Reds vs Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 13
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MLB.com lists Lawrence Academy right-hander John Paone as its top draft prospect from Massachusetts. Paone, listed at No. 134 overall on MLB’s rankings, is a 6-foot-3 right-hander with a low-to-mid 90s fastball and some intriguing secondary pitches. He will be a name to watch in the round 4-6 range.
In a season full of rocky losses, the Rockies’ 4-3, walk-off loss to the Reds on Saturday was one of the rockiest.
In his 51st career start, Garrett Crochet accomplished two feats in one dominant outing: his first career complete game and first career shutout. And that was all the Boston Red Sox needed to walk away with a 1-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
"There's so much less certainty of the grouping near the top," said Reds director of amateur scouting, Joe Katuska said.
Santiago Espinal led off the ninth inning with a double to left field. After a TJ Friedl was retired and Matt McLain struck out, the Rockies intentionally walked Elly De La Cruz for the third time of the night, and Austin Hays struck out to end the game.
The best start of the four Chase Burns has logged so far for the Cincinnati Reds wasn't enough to spur the team a win.