WATCH: Robert Stephenson wins third straight start

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 25: Robert Stephenson #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on August 25, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 25: Robert Stephenson #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on August 25, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Coming in, the Reds had lost 14 straight to the Mets. Going out, they’d won two of three, with Robert Stephenson pitching them to victory in the rubber game.

Stephenson won his third start in a row on Thursday. He’s had a promising August - something the Reds wanted to see as they figure out their rotation of the future.

.@robsteev44 caps a marvelous month with his third straight win.

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds)

Robert Stephenson in August: 2.22 ERA, .195 OBA, 13 walks, 28 strikeouts.

The Reds have won all three starts this month, going on four.

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds)

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