Petty had allowed seven runs to that point and was eventually charged with nine earned runs as the Reds lost, 9-1, and were swept in the doubleheader at Great American Ball Park.Start the day smarter.

Petty has been a top 10 prospect in the Reds organization since the Gray trade, with his peak being at No. 5 ahead of the 2024 season. He struggled with a minor elbow issue that slowed down his 2023 season but the Reds monitored and lowered his workload to prevent reinjury.

Called up for his Major League debut on Wednesday night, starting pitcher Chase Petty (No. 6 Reds prospect) enthusiastically bounced and bounded from the dugout to the mound to face the Cardinals.