Slumping Reds fall 3-0 to Astros, their sixth loss in seven games
- The Houston Astros defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 in Houston on Friday, May 9, 2025, ending a nine-game losing streak against them.
- The Astros' win followed a pitching duel where Hunter Brown started strong but was pulled in the sixth inning after a two-hit, nine-strikeout performance.
- Brown matched his season high with nine strikeouts for the fourth straight start, issued a season-high four walks, and secured his fifth consecutive win, improving to 6-1.
- Cincinnati's Nick Martinez surrendered 10 hits over six innings and suffered his fourth loss, while the Reds managed only four hits in their sixth defeat in seven games.
- The Astros' victory may signal a halt to the Reds' recent slump and marks Houston’s first win against Cincinnati since June 2016.
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Brown strikes out 9 as the Astros beat the slumping Reds
HOUSTON — Hunter Brown pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the slumping Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night. Brown (6-1) struck out nine, matching his season high for the fourth straight start. The right-hander also issued a season-high four walks in his fifth consecutive win. Brown departed after Gavin Lux walked with two out in the sixth. Kaleb Ort got Spencer Steer to bounce into a forceout at second. Josh …
Slumping Reds fall 3-0 to Astros, their sixth loss in seven games
Hunter Brown pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the slumping Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night.Brown (6-1) struck out nine, matching his season high for the fourth straight start. The right-hander also issued a season-high four walks in his fifth consecutive win.Brown departed after Gavin Lux walked with two out in the sixth. Kaleb Ort got Spencer Steer to bounce into a forceout at second.Josh Hader handled…
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