Aroldis Chapman’s pitching helps Cincinnati Reds defeat Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 – MLB Update
Aroldis Chapman pitched with exceptional skill and incredible speed to help Cincinnati Reds defeat Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 at Miller Park, Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 27.
Chapman remained the single most conspicuous star of the game. "He was throwing strikes -- quality strikes -- getting quality hitters out," the team manager Dusty Baker said. "You're not in a hurry to face Prince. You're not in a hurry, certainly with the
bases loaded, in Ryan Braun and their clutch man over there, McGehee. They've got some guys that can hit and hit in the clutch."
A 99 mph pitch is certainly not easy to play and when they come in succession, the batter is in an abyss of despair. That is what Chapman did in last night’s game, as he inspired admiration and fascination by his team-mate Francisco Cordero. "I'm real glad
that I'm here, that I get to see it, I get to enjoy it. I get to see Chapman warming up," Cordero said. "He's a special boy. And you see it, there's nobody in the history of the big leagues that throws that hard. That really is amazing."
Cincinnati started with remarkable pace, as Joey Votto was first to score his fifth homer against Milauwkee. Paul Janish’s homer was next, as both batters preyed on Yovani Gallardo who had come out to pitch for Milwaukee. This gave a 4-0 lead to Cincinnati.
The two scoreless innings were followed by Carlos Gomez’s two-run homer for the Brewers. Gomez charged Sam LeCure hard just when the Reds’ pitcher gave up three hits in the inning.
Milwaukee further brought the Reds’ lead down to 4-3 in the fourth inning, this time it was Jonathan Lucroy who grounded into short-stop where Prince Fielder scored. LeCure was punished in the fifth inning by Fielder, as he allowed Ryan Braun to score the
fourth run for Milwaukee and levelling the score.
Votto and Brandon Phillips finally ended the seeming drought for the Reds and made it 6-4 in the sixth inning. The match took a turn in the same inning when Jordan Smith gave up two runs to allow the Brewers to level the score 6-6. It was here that Aroldis
Chapman entered. His effective fast pitches stopped the free flow of runs that Milwaukee had unleashed. Chapman was a treat to watch as he threw 17 strikes out of 19 pitches.
That alone paved the way for Drew Stubbs’ 10th inning run, giving a scintillating 7-6 victory to Cincinnati Reds.
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