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Only rain can stop dominant Finnegan
- Updated: August 21, 2016
CINCINNATI — Brandon Finnegan has found a favorite team to pitch against: The Los Angeles Dodgers.
Finnegan took a no-hitter into the seventh inning as he pitched his best game of the season in an 11-1 Reds victory over the Dodgers Saturday night at Great American Ball Park. Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez broke up Finnegan’s no-hit bid leading off the seventh with a single to center through a shifted defense. It was the only hit Finnegan allowed as he completed seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts and two walks.
Finnegan had a complete game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on May 23. He allowed one run on five hits, but took the loss in a 1-0 defeat as Clayton Kershaw tossed a two-hitter.
“I don’t know. That’s a good question,” said Finnegan about his dominance against the Dodgers. “I did pitch pretty well against them this year. I just have to keep that mentality and keep going after hitters like I did tonight.”
It’s the second time that Finnegan has taken a no-hitter into the seventh inning of a game …
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