The Reds best pitcher of the last twenty years made his debut 491 miles northeast, in another country. Meanwhile, a young Reds pitcher who considered the former ace his mentor struggled to hold an early 3-1 lead. The result was the Reds three game winning streak snapped on a 5-4 loss, and brokenhearted Reds fans seeing their ace wearing blue.
Ivan De Jesus Jr. hit his fourth home run of the season in the second inning to give the Reds a 3-1 lead. The Reds added another run in the inning on a fielders choice, and lead 4-1.