The Cincinnati Reds are attempting to reach the playoffs for the first time in five years. Despite entering Thursday at 76-76 on the season, Cincinnati is still in the hunt. And Hunter Greene is embracing the Wild Card push .

The Reds’ ace dominated in the series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Greene threw a complete-game one-hitter, holding Chicago scoreless and surrendering just one walk while striking out nine batters.

And Greene worked fast in the Reds’ 1-0 win. He became the first pitcher in 24 years to throw a one-hit shutout or no-hitter with 9+ strikeouts in under two hours, per OptaSTATS. The last hurler to accomplish the feat was the Cubs’ Kerry Wood on May 25, 2001.

Hunter Greene silences Cubs’ bats in Reds shutout

Greene dispalyed masterful command aga

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