A few steps down the line, after a fifth-inning pitch from Arizona starter Archie Bradley veered farther inside than Rich Hill preferred, Hill started to shout. When he reached first base, he spun and pointed at Bradley. His mouth unleashed a brief volley of invective, enough sound to empty both benches and bullpens, enough fury to reveal what he calls his “relentless intensity” on the diamond.
In a 7-3 defeat to Arizona, Hill could not reprise the heights of his last outing, when his seven perfect innings, and the subsequent hook from Manager Dave Roberts, inspired an industry-wide debate.