Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani allowed one run on three hits in seven innings of work in Cincinnati's 2-1 loss to the Indians on Saturday, but did not factor into a decision.
DeSclafani coasted through the first five innings of the game, picking up five of his six strikeouts, before having issues in the sixth. With two outs, DeSclafani put two men on for David Murphy, who singled to center to plate a run.
"I don't want to overlook [DeSclafani's effort]," Reds manager Bryan Price said, per MLB.com. "It's another loss, but it's a big step in the right direction for Anthony and it's important to our rotation that he's pitching consistently. Considering the way that we've been pitching lately, a game like that was a lift.
DeSclafani, who remains 2-4, lowered his ERA to 3.46 in 52 innings of work. He will look to get back in the win column on Friday against the Nationals.
"I've been waiting to have a start like that," DeSclafani said. "I've been struggling the last couple of times. I was really happy to keep my team in the game."