Saying things were bleak around the Cincinnati Reds heading into their afternoon game with the Houston Astros on Saturday would have been an understatement.

The Reds were coming into the game on an eight-game losing streak, and Friday's 10-0 loss to the Astros seemed like rock bottom.

However, the demons were exercised! Those beloved Redlegs grabbed their first win in the month of May, and with their backs against the wall, they proved they can find that swagger they had in April.

Here's the recap of the Reds' 3-1 win over the Astros.

Mr. Burns

May 9, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (26) pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.…