Chase Burns re-emerged as a dominant force on the mound Friday, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Miami Marlins. Burns threw seven shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight batters, per ESPN. Eugenio Suárez provided the game's only run with an RBI double in the sixth inning.
The performance marks a return to form for Burns, who outdueled Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara in the series opener. Per Deadspin, Burns' seven shutout innings highlighted Cincinnati's pitching performance in the one-run win. The Reds' bullpen closed out the game, with the Reddit baseball community noting that Louis Varland earned a save in the ninth inning.
Meanwhile, the Rangers made roster moves Friday, swapping out infielders and bullpen arms, according to Yahoo Sports, though the specific details of those transactions were not immediately available.