Off to one of the worst starts in MLB history, the Cincinnati Reds have lately looked like their luck was starting to take a positive turn. Then came Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh.
Starter Hunter Greene held the Pirates without a hit for the first 7 1/3 innings, but three walks and a fielder’s choice led to the game’s only run as the Pirates won without managing a hit.
Ke’Bryan Hayes’ bases-loaded groundout in the eighth plated the winning run, and closer David Bednar retired the Reds in order in the top of the ninth to finish off the 1-0 victory.
The last time in the majors a team failed to get a hit in a game but still ended up winning was on June 28, 2008, according to MLB, when Los Angeles Angels pitchers Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo held the Dodgers hitless, but lost the game 1-0.
