Reds Hammer Arrighetti Houston Astros 12-5.
Spencer Arrighetti had an amazing August for the Houston Astros, but he didn’t have that pitching magic carry over on Wednesday night. The Cincinnati Reds scored nine runs off Arrighetti in 2/3 innings of work en route to a 12-5 win.
Arrighetti earned American League Rookie of the Month honors on Tuesday. In 32 1/3 innings, Arrighetti, 24, had an incredible 1.95 ERA with 47 strikeouts. Arrighetti almost pitched a no-hitter on Aug. 28, keeping the vaunted Philadelphia Phillies’ offense hitless for seven innings. He had turned his season totally around in the past couple of months. Wednesday’s start at Great American Ball Park brought up memories of his early-season troubles.
Houston Astros No Match for Reds
Cincinnati Reds, Ty France
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 23: Tyler Stephenson #37 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates in the dugout after coming around to score on a sacrifice fly ball by Ty France #2 (not pictured) in the fourth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
After the Houston Astros were retired in order in the first, Cincinnati sent 10 men to the plate.
Arrighetti’s pitches didn’t have their usual bite, leaving them over the plate for some Reds batting practice. Arrighetti (7-12) allowed nine earned runs, six hits, three walks, and no strikeouts.
Taylor Scott, Forrest Whitley, Kaleb Ort, Hector Neris, and Ryan Pressly did their best to keep the Astros in the game. But the offense was not able to put hits together.
