Coming into Saturday night's game against the Houston Astros, the Cincinnati Reds had scored four or less runs in six consecutive games. On Saturday, the offense exploded for 10 first-inning runs. It was the most runs scored in the first inning by the Reds since April 3,

Each start Hunter Brown makes strengthens his status in the Houston Astros rotation. The group may be fronted by Framber Valdez, but Brown is its burgeoning ace. Modest support feels monumental when he takes the mound.