Reds Overpower Marlins 7-2, End Miami's 11-Game Road Winning Streak

Andrew Abbott showcased his skills on the mound Wednesday night, delivering seven innings of shutout baseball just a day after receiving All-Star honors. The Cincinnati Reds triumphed over the Miami Marlins with a score of 7-2, effectively ending Miami's franchise-record 11-game winning streak on the road.

Abbott, now boasting an 8-1 record, was selected for the NL All-Star team on Tuesday, stepping in for Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Against the Marlins, he allowed only one run on six hits and two walks while striking out five batters. His shutout was broken in the eighth inning when Heriberto Hernández connected for a two-out RBI single. This victory also marked the end of a four-game losing streak for the Reds.

The Reds wasted no time, scoring three runs in both the first and fourth innings. Elly De La Cruz played a pivotal role, hitting RBI doubles in each of those frames. Noelvi Marte contributed significantly with a two-run homer, his fourth of the season, during the fourth inning. Will Benson capped off the scoring with his eighth home run in the eighth.

Manager Terry Francona is now just three wins shy of reaching 2,000 career victories, a milestone that looms large as he leads the Reds.

On the other side, Miami's Sandy Alcantara struggled, surrendering nine hits and six runs over five innings of work. Connor Norby managed to hit his sixth home run of the year off Emilio Pagán in the ninth inning, but it was too little too late for the Marlins.

De La Cruz ignited the Reds' offense in the first inning with an RBI double, setting the tone for what would be a dominant performance. Austin Hays and Tyler Stephenson also contributed with key RBI hits, ensuring that Cincinnati maintained control throughout the game.

Remarkably, Abbott has allowed more than one earned run in only three of his 16 starts this season, solidifying his status as a formidable pitcher.

Looking ahead, Miami's Cal Quantrill (3-7, 5.40) is set to face off against Cincinnati's Nick Lodolo (5-6, 3.58) on Thursday, promising another exciting matchup.