Recap: Reds are shut out by Boston, 5-0

The Short Version: Despite a nice start — all things considered — from young Robert Stephenson, the Reds drop their fifth consecutive game, 5-0 to the Boston Red Sox. At least there was a post-game concert by Bronson Arroyo.

Final R H E Boston Red Sox (90-64) 5 7 0 Cincinnati Reds (66-89) 0 3 2 W: Rodriguez (6-6) L: Stehenson (5-6) FanGraphs Win Probability | Box Score The Good

–Robert Stephenson had a strong outing, allowing just two earned runs over six innings on five hits and two walks. He was cruising along through five innings, looking as sharp as he’s every looked on a big league mound. Then he began the inning by committing an error that allowed a runner to reach, then surrendering a…