Miami Marlins beginning pitcher Max Meyer turned in the most effective performances of his profession on Monday, as he went six innings, allowed solely 5 hits and struck out a career-high 14 batters.
Earlier than Monday’s outing, Meyer’s profession excessive for strikeouts in a sport was solely seven. He carved by means of the Reds’ lineup, notably the highest of the order. Cincinnati’s 1-5 hitters accounted for 3 of the 5 hits off Meyer, but in addition accounted for 11 of his 14 strikeouts.
He struck out each Elly De La Cruz and Gavin Lux thrice every. Matt McLain, Austin Hays and Jose Trevino all struck out two occasions every.
The one two gamers within the Cincinnati lineup to not fall sufferer to the strikeouts have been Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte.
An fascinating truth from Meyer’s begin is that it was the key league debut for his catcher, Agustín Ramírez. Together with catching the gem from Meyer, Ramírez collected his first two hits within the huge leagues.
