Andrew Abbott retired the final 18 batters he faced in seven commanding innings, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
Jose Trevino, Jake Fraley and Elly de la Cruz each doubled and scored, and Matt McLain hit his ninth home run for the Reds.
The Reds have not been swept in any of their first 25 series this season. It’s their longest streak to start a season since 1989.
The Reds are 40-38 and 6.5 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central.
They will be back home for a 6-game home stand including a 3-game series starting tonight, Monday, against the NL East leading Yankees at Great American Ballpark.