DeSclafani (8-3) pitched six innings Wednesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven and taking the loss against the Mets.
DeSclafani pitched well overall Wednesday, but yielded a pair of long balls to Jose Reyes and Curtis Granderson, each of whom also hit home runs the day before against the Reds. DeSclafani has been the Reds' best starter this season, posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 4.25 K:BB ratio over 17 starts. Those numbers are a terrific improvement over DeSclafani's first two major league seasons where he posted a 4.34 ERA over 36 starts. He'll look to get back in the win column against the Brewers on Monday.