Cincinnati Reds Beat Yankees 5-4 Behind Rookie Chase Burns' Historic MLB Debut

Rookie pitcher Chase Burns made a remarkable major league debut for the Cincinnati Reds by striking out the first five batters he faced and becoming the first starting pitcher in the expansion era to do so. Burns, the second overall pick in last July's draft, struck out eight batters over five innings, allowing three runs and six hits, including a home run and a two-run triple by the Yankees. Despite his strong start, Burns gave up key hits that allowed the Yankees to take a 4-3 lead in extra innings. The Reds rallied in the 11th inning with run-scoring singles from Spencer Steer and pinch-hitter Gavin Lux, the latter providing a walk-off hit against a five-man infield, securing a 5-4 victory. This win improved the Reds' record and brought them closer to the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Burns' debut was historic, joining only two other pitchers since 1961 who recorded their first six outs via strikeout in their first major league game, but Cincinnati's offense ultimately carried the team to victory.