Down on the Farm: Andrew Abbott Shines in Rehab Start; Noelvi Marte, Will Benson Stay Hot

Andrew Abbott continues to get closer to his big league return.

Jul 27, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott made his first minor league rehab appearance on Tuesday night for the Louisville Bats.

The left-hander went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on six hits. He walked two batters and struck out four.

Abbott is expected to make one more start with Triple-A Louisville and then the Reds will make a decision on whether to call him back up.

The Bats beat the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-3.

Here is how some of their top prospects performed:

• Tyler Callihan went 0-4 with two runs scored.
• Will Benson went 2-5 with an RBI and a triple.
• Noelvi Marte went 3-5 with two RBIs and two stolen bases.
• Rece Hinds went 0-4 with a stolen base. He was also hit by a pitch.
• Davis Wendzel went 0-4 with three strikeouts.
• Ivan Johnson went 1-3 with a walk.
• Joe La Sorsa gave up a run and a hit in his lone inning of work.
• Zach Maxwell walked a batter in the ninth, but did not allow a hit in his scoreless appearance.

The Bats were just 4-for-16 with runners in scoring position, but they improved to 3-1 on the season.

Watch highlights of Andrew Abbott's start below:

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