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Reds' Chase Burns earns first MLB win over Pirates
Rookie pitcher shines in five-inning outing as Cincinnati shuts out Pittsburgh
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:53am
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Rookie right-hander Chase Burns earned his first career Major League Baseball victory, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Burns, making just his second MLB start, allowed only one hit over five strong innings while striking out seven batters.
Why it matters
The Reds have struggled to find consistent starting pitching in the early part of the season, so a dominant outing from the 23-year-old Burns provides a much-needed boost for the team as they look to climb back into playoff contention in the NL Central division.
The details
Burns, who was called up from the Reds' Triple-A affiliate earlier this month, was in control throughout his five innings on the mound. He surrendered just a single hit, walked three batters, and fanned seven Pirates hitters to earn the win. The Reds' offense provided just enough support, scoring two runs to secure the victory.
- The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
- Burns made his MLB debut earlier this month after being called up from the minors.
The players
Chase Burns
A 23-year-old right-handed pitcher making just his second career start for the Cincinnati Reds.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Reds' opponent, an NL Central division rival.
Cincinnati Reds
The home team, who earned the victory behind a strong outing from their rookie pitcher.
What they’re saying
“It was great to get that first win out of the way. The team played great defense behind me and the offense did just enough. I'm excited to build on this performance.”
— Chase Burns, Reds Pitcher
What’s next
Burns will look to build on this strong outing when he makes his next start for the Reds later this week.
The takeaway
The Reds' decision to call up the young prospect Burns is paying early dividends, as the rookie pitcher delivered a dominant performance to earn his first MLB win and provide a much-needed boost to Cincinnati's starting rotation.
