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Andrew Abbott Off to Historic Start for Cincinnati Reds This Season

The Reds are 29-29 this season. Abbott has been one of the bright spots.
May 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
May 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

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CINCINNATI — Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott is off to a historic start this season.

Abbott has posted a 1.51 ERA in his first nine starts of the season, which is the fifth-lowest in Reds' history dating back to 1920.

Only Dutch Ruether (1.23), Johnny Cueto (1.25, Edison Volquez (1.33) and Bucky Walters (1.36) posted a lower ERA in their first nine starts.

Matt Wilkes had the stat on X. Abbott pitched seven scoreless innings in Cincinnati's 6-2 win in Chicago on Friday.

Lowest ERA for Reds Starting Pitchers Through Nine Starts
Lowest ERA for Reds Starting Pitchers Through Nine Starts | @_Matt Wilkes/X

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