PITTSBURGH –– In the bottom of the second inning on Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo saw the runner on first base taking a big lead and felt like he did the same pickoff move he has used his entire career.
With two outs and runners on first and third, Castillo stepped off the rubber and threw to first. In the eyes of the umpire, Castillo spun without stepping off, and Castillo was called for the balk that allowed the runner to score from third. One batter later, Castillo allowed an RBI single to Pirates right fielder Diego Castillo.