CLEVELAND –– Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo’s changeup has been the pitch he was always able to rely on for a strikeout.
But Castillo’s changeup hasn’t been as effective so far this season.
Castillo said his changeup isn’t at 100%, and he adjusted his game plan to feature fewer changeups in Cleveland on Saturday. Castillo only threw four innings and allowed four earned runs as Cleveland beat the Reds, 9-2.
“What I've seen is about 70% of my pitches are staying in the zone,” Castillo said through team interpreter Jorge Merlos. “I'm definitely noticing that and I'm definitely focusing on that, too.