PITTSBURGH -- Luis Castillo made his 15th start of 2018 for the Reds on Saturday vs. the Pirates, the exact number of starts he had last season during an often-dazzling rookie year. Through this campaign, though, Castillo has shown decreased velocity, and the contact he's allowed has been much harder.
Add it up and Castillo is the National League leader in home runs allowed. He gave up two more long balls and lasted five innings in the Reds' 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh at PNC Park.
Castillo gave up three earned runs and six hits with two walks and two strikeouts.