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Frankie Montas Has Historic Performance in Cincinnati Reds' 4-1 Win Over Colorado Rockies

The 31-year-old was dominant at Coors Field.

James Rapien

Jun 4, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Frankie Montas made history last night. The 31-year-old became the first visiting pitcher to throw seven shutout innings with nine or more strikeouts and no more than one hit allowed at Coors Field.

Montas had a no-hitter through six innings, before giving up a double in the seventh.

"I just tried to go as long as I can," Montas said. "I've always been the guy that's just trying to go as long as I can and try to give the team the best chance to win."

When did he realize it was going to be a good night?

"After I struck out those two guys in the first inning," Montas said. "I was like 'OK, my stuff is really playing tonight.'"

It was Montas' best start of the season. The Reds are hoping that Tuesday's performance is a sign of things to come for the veteran starter.

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James Rapien
JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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