Cincinnati Reds starter Tyler Mahle was rocked by Washington Nationals’ hitting on Thursday night. The rookie gave up 4 hits, 6 runs, and 3 walks through 1.2 innings during Thursday’s loss at Nationals Park. Mahle was replaced by Keury Mella, the Reds’ No. 12 prospect according to MLB.com. Mella, a starter in all his minor league appearances this season, pitched very well in relief.
Mella went 4.1 innings against the Nationals and allowed only 1 earned run in his first action with the Reds this season. Mella was an international free agent who signed with the San Francisco Giants back in 2011.