Andrew Abbott retired the final 18 batters he faced in another dominant start Sunday to beat the Cardinals 4-1. He's 7-1 with a 1.79 ERA.

CINCINNATI -- Reds left-handed starter Andrew Abbott has performed at an All-Star caliber level for most of the first half of the season. That includes Sunday afternoon in St. Louis against the Cardinals, with Abbott pitching seven strong innings in the Reds' 4-1 win.

With Hunter Greene on the shelf with a groin strain, Andrew Abbott has stepped up as the Cincinnati Reds’ ace, as he’s currently working on an All-Star-worthy season through his first 11 starts.