Chase Burns pitches seven scoreless innings against Sandy Alcantara
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
On August 15, 2026, Chase Burns of the Cincinnati Reds surpassed Sandy Alcantara in a pitchers' duel, throwing seven scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins to secure a narrow 1-0 victory. Burns improved his season record to 14-2 with a 2.47 ERA, while Alcantara's personal scoreless streak reached 25 innings. The game marked Burns' second seven-inning scoreless performance this season and represented a bounce-back effort following a previous loss. The Reds' victory also means they have won 17 of Burns' 23 starts, showcasing his critical role in the team's rotation.
- •Chase Burns pitches 7 scoreless innings, striking out eight.
- •Cincinnati Reds score one run in the sixth inning.
- •Tyler Stephenson scores from first on an error by Alcantara's left-fielder.
- •Chase Burns improves to 14-2 with a 2.47 ERA for the season.
- •Reds are now 17-6 in games started by Burns.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cy Young then vs. Cy Young now? Burns beats Alcantara in battle of aces
"Chase Burns, the Cincinnati Reds' rising ace improved to 14-2 with a 2.47 ERA when he pitched 7 scoreless innings to beat Miami's Sandy Alcantara 1-0.
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