Miami Marlins beginning pitcher Max Meyer turned in among the finest 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 recreation was solely seven. He carved via the Reds’ lineup, significantly the highest of the order. Cincinnati’s 1-5 hitters accounted for 3 of the 5 hits off Meyer, but additionally accounted for 11 of his 14 strikeouts.
He struck out each Elly De La Cruz and Gavin Lux 3 times 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 reality from Meyer’s begin is that it was the foremost league debut for his catcher, Agustín Ramírez. Together with catching the gem from Meyer, Ramírez collected his first two hits within the massive leagues.
