Cincinnati Reds SNAP losing streak! Burns DOMINANT over Houston Astros |MLB Recap Podcast Highlights

0:00 Watching the 9th inning 10:45 Post Game Show Craig and Greg will be live in the 9th inning! The Houston Astros (16-23) take on the reeling Cincinnati Reds (20-19) on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 4:10 PM EDT at Great American Ball Park, aiming to compound a miserable week for the home team. Following a lopsided 10-0 victory in Friday’s series opener, Houston seeks to win the series behind a dominant pitching matchup, while Cincinnati attempts to snap a disastrous eight-game losing streak that has seen them drop from first to last in the NL Central. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org ----------------------------------- Pitching Matchup: Young Aces Collide The Saturday showdown features an intriguing duel between two emerging right-handers. The Astros counter with Spencer Arrighetti (4-0, 1.96 ERA), who has been exceptional early in 2026. While his underlying data shows a high 5.5 BB/9 (walks per nine innings), his elite curveball has allowed him to limit damage, with opponents struggling to score against him. Conversely, the Reds look to stop the bleeding with their own young talent, Chase Burns (3-1, 2.20 ERA). Burns has been dominant, striking out 46 batters in 41 innings with a 1.02 WHIP. His slider boasts an elite 48.8% whiff rate, which will be tested against a surging Astros lineup. Astros Trending Upward Houston's offense exploded on Friday, with homers from Yordan Alvarez, Zach Dezenzo, Zach Cole, and Christian Vazquez. The team, now sitting at 16-23 after a slow start, has shown signs of life, with key contributors like Brice Matthews and Jose Altuve providing consistent production. The Astros have won four of their last six games, looking to continue their momentum in Cincinnati. Reds Desperate for Runs The Reds are in a freefall, having been outscored dramatically during their eight-game skid and falling into last place. Following a 10-0 shutout loss on Friday, where they were held to just five hits, the offense needs a major turnaround. While Elly De La Cruz has been a bright spot with 10 home runs on the season, the rest of the lineup has struggled to find consistency, and the pressure on Chase Burns to deliver a perfect start is immense.