Reds Secure Back-to-Back Shutouts, Ending Giants' Early Momentum
Cincinnati's dominant pitching, led by Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, halts San Francisco's seven-game win streak and reshapes early season standings.
- The Cincinnati Reds defeated the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Monday night, ending the Giants' seven-game winning streak and their hold on the best record in Major League Baseball.
- Hunter Greene delivered a near-complete game performance in the opener, allowing only four hits and one walk over 8 2/3 innings, supported by Blake Dunn's decisive two-run double in the eighth inning.
- Nick Lodolo followed up with six shutout innings on Tuesday, leading the Reds to a 1-0 victory and marking their second consecutive shutout against the Giants.
- The Giants' bullpen faltered during critical moments, with reliever Camilo Doval struggling in Monday's loss, issuing a walk and hit-by-pitch that set up the Reds' game-winning runs.
- The Reds' victories dropped the Giants' record to 8-2, impacting their early division lead and showcasing Cincinnati's reliance on dominant pitching and timely offense in low-scoring games.
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