Graham Ashcraft pitched another gem for the Cincinnati Reds as they beat the Washington Nationals. Jeff looks at what Ashcraft has done in his first three games and why it is sustainable. He also wonders at Ashcraft's ability to be this team's ace of the future, though Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo will have something to say about that. Joey Votto hit another home run and continued the absolute tear he's been on since returning from the COVID IL. As good as Boot has looked, though, there is one worry that the Reds should have about him and it's not really something Votto can control.

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The Cincinnati Reds Have A Bonafide Starting Pitcher in Graham Ashcraft and one Worry About Joey Votto