Chapman Throws 103 in Reds Win

Aroldis Chapman hit 103 mph on the radar gun during another sizzling inning, then got his first big league win when Cincinnati rallied to beat Milwaukee. The Cuban left-hander threw two pitches that clocked 103 mph—his fastest yet—in his second straight unhittable performance.

The Reds stretched their NL Central lead to a season-high eight games over St. Louis. Cincinnati hasn’t enjoyed such a big edge since 1995, the last time it reached the playoffs.

Ryan Hanigan’s pinch-hit, three-run homer in the seventh off Todd Coffey (2-3) set up the Reds’ three-game sweep. Cincinnati has dominated the Brewers all season, winning seven of eight.

Reds starter Johnny Cueto gave up one run in six innings before turning it over to Chapman (1-0), who has retired all six batters he’s faced in his first two major league appearances.