CINCINNATI (AP) — Back from the All-Star Game, Corbin Burnes looked more like an All-Star. Burnes returned to form, pitching sharply into the ninth inning Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers cruised to an 8-0 win and finished a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, July 18, 2021. CRITICAL STRETCHAfter the sweep by the Brewers, the Reds open a series with the NL East-leading New York Mets on Monday. Reds: All-Star right fielder Nick Castellanos missed a second game since getting hit by a pitch on the right wrist.

Source: thestar July 18, 2021 21:08 UTC