"We talked about not really knowing what to expect in a Major League debut," Barry Larkin said. "How about some dominance in the 1st inning!"

Reds rookie Chase Burns became the first pitcher in the expansion era to strike out the first five batters he faced, but the Yankees ultimately tagged him for three runs in his MLB debut.

CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati Reds rookie pitcher made history in his major league debut on Tuesday. Chase Burns struck out the first five batters he faced in his first Major League start against the New York Yankees. The former Dayton Dragon also struck out the side to start the game.