It's a big year for Cincinnati's pass defense betting on the youth movement with young guns occupying the top of the depth chart. Dax Hill will be cleared for training camp, and the Bengals are banking on consistency from its corners.

Cincinnati Reds rookie Chase Burns became the first pitcher in franchise history with at least 10 strikeouts in two of his first 5 MLB appearances.

The Cincinnati rookie’s slider gave the Nationals fits early on, but they adjusted to post their second straight win.

Cincinnati Reds rookie Chase Burns struck out 10 in 5 2/3 innings but faded late in the start, losing 6-1 to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.