Cincinnati Reds Win 3rd Straight, Break Bullpen’s Runs Streak

For the first time in 23 games, the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen did not allow a run, as the team won its third straight game by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night in Great American Ball Park, 5-1.

It was another solid victory all around, as the Reds smacked two more home runs and Tim Adleman again threw the ball well in his second time on a big-league mound.

Here are some observations from the game:

The streak is over

It seemed at times like it would never end, but the Reds bullpen finally did not allow a run in a game after setting the all-time record at 23 straight games. Tasked with throwing four innings, the unit combined to give up four hits and a walk, but in a true rarity, did…