PHOENIX -- Joey Lucchesi returned from the disabled list two weeks ago, but the Padres truly unleashed the rookie left-hander on Friday night.
After he was limited in each of his last three outings, Lucchesi was given the green light Friday night in a 3-1 loss to the D-backs at Chase Field. For five innings, he was excellent. The sixth told a different story.
Lucchesi walked opposing pitcher Zack Godley to lead off the frame. After a pair of singles, he threw a fastball that grazed A.