The Cincinnati Reds finally ended their eight-game losing streak on Saturday when they took a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros behind a dominant pitching performance from Chase Burns and the Emilio Pagán-less bullpen. With Pagán out, the Reds turned to Brock Burke, Graham Ashcraft, and Pierce Johnson to hold the game down. These three combined to throw the last three innings while allowing no hits, no walks, and no runs with three strikeouts. Graham Ashcraft, Pierce Johnson Were Crucial to Halting Reds' Losing Streak May 9, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) high fives relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (52) after the victory over the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images This game showcased how the Reds may deploy their bullpen without Pagán. The loss of Pagán is a big blow to the talent in the bullpen, but it's also crushing to lose the veteran closer as a leader.…