News of Mike Leake's arrest for shoplifting wasn't bad enough.
Travis Wood, who pitched brilliantly in his last outing, was punished by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Bucs followed a one-out walk to Jose Tabata with three straight singles. Before the smoke cleared Wood had been whipped for three runs.
The Pirates have scored seven first-inning runs in the last two games and took two of the first three games of the series. Edinson Volquez gave up four runs in the first inning on Sunday. For the second time this season Volquez gave up home runs to the first two batters of the game.
The Reds scored a run in the second when Rolen doubled moved to third on a passed ball and scored on a throwing error by Pirate thirdbaseman, Steve Pearce.
Wood appeared to be settled in but the Pirates pushed him completely off the plank in the fourth inning. He gave up three more hits and two runs before Dusty Baker removed him. Jordan Smith, who has been busy lately, allowed a run to score that was charged to Wood and two more charged to him in his 2/3 innings.
It was the third straight day of work for Smith, who has been pressed into action since, Aroldis Chapman has been out of action. Chapman left the game last Wednesday early with fatigue. His velocity fell to an alarmingly low 92. Chapman's command was way off as well.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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