MLB Note - Cincinnati Reds Stephenson, Robert
Sep 18, 2017 - 9:25 AM RHP Robert Stephenson pitched six shutout innings against the Pirates on Sunday with only one hit allowed in a 5-2 win. He faced runners on second and third with no outs in the third inning. With 17 starts under his belt in the major leagues, the 23-year-old rookie approaches those circumstances differently. "A year ago, I would have just thrown the ball over the plate and tried to find contact," he said. "I've gotten a lot better in those situations, knowing I can bear down and get them out with my best stuff." Stephenson retired three straight batters to escape that third-inning jam, then cruised. "The first three innings, he was all over the place, and my concern was when to pull the plug," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "But, in innings four and five, here we come. That's what you want to see. I was really impressed with how he handled those struggles."No one has shouted yet.
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