Author: Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

Reds pitcher Amir Garrett will appeal a seven-game suspension for “inciting a benches-clearing incident” during Saturday’s game against the Cubs.

The Reds’ Nick Castellanos had five hits and four RBI in Sunday’s slugfest, including a walk-off single to center in the 10th inning to beat the Cubs.

Javier Báez says of Amir Garrett’s post-strikeout celebration: “He’s not doing it to pump (up) his teammates. He’s disrespecting us.”

Joey Votto helped the Reds escape a jam in the 8th inning Saturday when he turned a triple play, which started when he caught a line drive.

Nick Castellanos was ejected in the fourth inning Saturday after scoring on a wild pitch and celebrating over pitcher Jake Woodford.

There was a defensive shift in MLB games against left-handed hitters in 50.8% of their plate appearances last season, according to Statcast.

Andy Dalton, presented with the game ball and showered with water by his teammates, threw for 185 yards and 2 TDs in a 30-7 win vs. the Bengals.

The Reds are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2013 after their 7-2 win over the Twins on Friday.

Thom Brennaman resigned from his job with the Cincinnati Reds and Fox Sports Ohio. He was suspended last month for using a homophobic slur on air.

The Reds had a player test positive for COVID-19. Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is postponed.