CINCINNATI -- If a Reds starting pitcher encounters a jam in the fifth or sixth inning this season, odds are he won't be given much room to work out of it. Interim manager Jim Riggleman has a hook ready, and he hasn't been afraid to use it.
Reds starters entered Sunday with the fewest innings pitched (542 1/3) in the National League and the highest ERA (5.24). The bullpen is third in the NL in innings pitched (402 2/3) and reliever Jared Hughes ranks fourth in innings, while Amir Garrett is tied for 11th.