Cincinnati Reds rookie Chase Burns became the first pitcher in franchise history with at least 10 strikeouts in two of his first 5 MLB appearances.

Chase Burns and his slider mystified the Washington Nationals. They knew the pitch — coming in at over 90 mph from the Cincinnati Reds’ rookie right-hander — would start over the heart of the plate before tailing away from it.

Cincinnati rookie Chase Burns struck out nine Nationals batters in the first four innings and finished with 10 Ks for the second straight start.