Syndergaard (13-8) allowed no runs against the Reds on Wednesday, but lasted just five innings, giving up six hits and four walks while striking out seven and earning the win.
Syndergaard was a bit wild Wednesday, walking four and needing 95 pitches to get through five innings. Yet despite averaging two baserunners per inning, he kept the Reds off the scoreboard and lowered his ERA to 2.48. The lack of command was uncharacteristic from Syndergaard, who has a sterling 5:1 K:BB ratio on the year. He'll next take the hill against the Nationals on Tuesday.