Cincinnati Reds rookie Zach Maxwell stunned Major League Baseball by striking out five batters in his very first outing. Nicknamed “Big Sugar,” he hurled 100-mph fastballs, surrendering only one run in two innings for a historic franchise debut.

The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Zach Maxwell, an “intriguing prospect,” just in time for a significant weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. His call-up could shape the team’s approach as they face a key stretch in their schedule.