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Former Vol records eight strikeouts in win at Tropicana Field
TL;DR
Chase Burns, a former Tennessee pitcher, recorded eight strikeouts in a 12-6 victory for the Cincinnati Reds over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. He pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two earned runs and earning his second win of the season.
Key points
- Chase Burns pitched for the Cincinnati Reds
- Reds defeated Tampa Bay Rays 12-6
- Burns recorded eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings
- He allowed four hits and two earned runs
- 14,749 fans attended the game
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Former Vol records eight strikeouts in win at Tropicana Field
Cincinnati (16-8) defeated Tampa Bay (12-11), 12-6, on Tuesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. 14,749 were in attendance.
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Burns (2-1) started for the Reds and pitched 5.2 innings. He recorded eight strikeouts and 97 pitches, including 63 strikes, against 23 batters. Burns earned his second win in 2026.
He allowed four hits (one home run), two runs (two earned) and two walks.
Burns played at Tennessee from 2022-23 and appeared in 35 games, including 22 starts. He recorded 217 strikeouts and compiled a 13-5 record, while totaling two saves.
Burns was selected No. 2 overall in the first round of the 2024 MLB draft by Cincinnati.
The Reds and Rays will conclude a three-game series on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. First pitch for the series finale is slated for 1:10 p.m. EDT. Cincinnati won the first two games against Tampa Bay.
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This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Tennessee pitcher earns second win for Reds in 2026 MLB season
Q&A
How many strikeouts did Chase Burns achieve in the game?
Chase Burns recorded eight strikeouts during the game.
What was the final score of the Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays game?
The final score was Cincinnati Reds 12, Tampa Bay Rays 6.
What are Chase Burns' pitching stats for the game against Tampa Bay?
Chase Burns pitched 5.2 innings, allowing four hits, two earned runs, and two walks while throwing 97 pitches.
