The Reds had briefly earned a second chance at MLB history after a scoring change erased an error from Matt McLain. However, that chance vanished when Brady Singer’s errant pickoff throws in the first two innings broke the franchise record for the longest errorless start.
Despite the setback, Cincinnati’s defensive focus remains a cornerstone of their surprising 8-3 start. Manager Terry Francona has emphasized clean play, and the team was the only club in the majors without an error until Singer’s miscues.