Down on the Farm: Two Impressive Pitching Performances by a Pair of Top Prospects

Chase Burns and Chase Petty were impressive on Saturday.

May 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Petty (61) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Five Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Saturday.

Here is how their top prospects performed:

Louisville Bats (25-35) Won 2-1

• Blake Dunn went 2-4.
• Rece Hinds went 1-3 with a double.
• Jeimer Candelario went 2-4.
• Chase Petty gave up one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out eight and walked a batter.
• Connor Phillips struck out a batter and walked a batter in a scoreless inning.

Chattanooga Lookouts (27-25) Won 4-0 and Lost 4-3

• Sal Stewart went 2-6.
• Edwin Arroyo went 0-4.
• Hector Rodriguez went 2-6 with his seventh home run of the season.
• Ethan O'Donnell went 1-5.
• Chase Burns struck out six in seven scoreless innings. He gave up just three hits.
• Jose Acuna gave up four runs on seven hits in five innings. He walked a batter and struck out three.

Dayton Dragons (18-38) Lost 5-1

• John Michael Faile went 0-3 with a walk.
• Leo Balcazar went 0-4.
• Carlos Jorge went 1-4.
• Yerlin Confidan went 1-4.
• Cam Collier went 0-4.
• Nestor Lorant gave up three runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings. He walked a batter and struck out four.

Daytona Tortugas (25-31) Lost 6-0

• Alfredo Duno went 1-4.
• Sammy Stafura went 1-4.
• Carlos Sanchez went 0-2 with a walk.

ACL Reds 12-15) Lost 7-1

• Tyson Lewis went 3-5.
• Sheng-En Lin went 0-5.
• Drew Davies went 1-5.

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