Cincinnati Reds: Keury Mella shows his stuff in relief

Keury Mella, one of the Cincinnati Reds’ top prospects, pitched 4 1/3 innings in relief against the Nationals on Thursday. The Dominican-born hurler displayed his skills in his first Major League action of the season.

Cincinnati Reds starter Tyler Mahle was rocked by Washington Nationals’ hitting on Thursday night. The rookie gave up 4 hits, 6 runs, and 3 walks through 1.2 innings during Thursday’s loss at Nationals Park. Mahle was replaced by Keury Mella, the Reds’ No. 12 prospect according to MLB.com. Mella, a starter in all his minor league appearances this season, pitched very well in relief.

Mella went 4.1 innings against the Nationals and allowed only 1 earned run in his first action…