Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox dismantle Cincinnati Reds in 9-0 thumping

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Tucker Barnhart had two hits for the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds had two total hits.

Dylan Cease, the 25 year old starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who had not had a single plate appearance since he was in high school in 2015 had three hits.

Key Plays

Jose Abreu has a particular proclivity for socking big homers. The Top of the 2nd saw him do just that off Jeff Hoffman, a 417 foot solo shot over the wall in left center, putting the Reds in a 1-0 hole. Later, a walk to Yasmani Grandal continued the unraveling of Hoffman, as a trio of singles - one from pitcher Dylan Cease - then…