Cincinnati.com · Jul 16, 2021
Bouncing back: Wade Miley has shaken off a disappointing 2020 to help make Reds a contender
As if the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season wasn't hard enough, injuries limited Wade Miley to just six games (four starts) in his first season with the Reds where he ended up with an 0-3 record and a 5.65 ERA.
How would he follow it up? Entering the All-Star break he had a 7-4 record, a 2.80 ERA and, oh yeah, there was that no-hitter he threw against Cleveland.
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Not only is his ERA the lowest it's been since 2018 when he had a 2.57 ERA in 16 games for Milwaukee, he also has the best WAR on the Reds, outpacing All-Star outfielders Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker.
Here are three things to know about Wade Miley: