Suarez launched a three-run homer against the Cubs' John Lackey on Saturday to propel the Reds into the lead in a big sixth inning. The homer was his fifth of the season, and he's now hitting .303/.361/.545 on the year.
One nice part of Suarez's big start is his improved plate discipline. Last year he walked just 4.3% of the time, while striking out 23.6%. He's improved both dramatically this year, walking 8.3% while striking out just 13.9%. The end result is that he's making more, and harder, contact.