Finnegan took a no-decision Monday night against the Cubs as he allowed two runs on a hit and five walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out five.
Finnegan had a no-hitter through 6.2 innings but racked up a huge pitch count thanks to his wildness. The Reds bullpen let both of Finnegan's inherited runners score after he lost the no-hitter and later blew the lead, leaving Finnegan with nothing for his efforts. Still, Finnegan was nasty, inducing 12 swinging strikes and holding Chicago's elite lineup at bay until he ran out of gas late in the seventh inning. Finnegan has had an impressive beginning to his season and owns a sharp 2.84 ERA thus far.