ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cincinnati Reds’ struggles this season can be linked to injuries that have pressed far too many rookies into major roles.
As they close out a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon, they’ll seek a consistency on the mound they haven’t seen enough of in 2017.
“The one thing you have to do to learn how to pitch here is throw the ball over the plate,” said Cincinnati manager Bryan Price, pointing out his staff was second in the National League in walks and last in ERA.