Snake Bytes 4/29: Pitching Routed

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Riley Smith got the start today after being recalled from the training site. In the Brute Side Chat both Keegan and I predicted a great game for Smith, and the Dbacks winning with momentum behind them. BOY.... WE WERE HELLA WRONG, son. Smith pitched 4 frames, which isn't bad for someone not entirely stretched out, but the results were not fabulous as he got jammed up in the beginning of the 5th inning. 6 hits, 3 earned runs and ZERO strikeouts - no bueno. Then our boy J.B.B got the ball but got no where - he was unable to record a single out, gave up 4 hits and 3 earned runs. That was it for J.B.B. Alex Young was forced to come in and show everyone how it’s done and get the team out of the top of the 5th. From there....well, lets just say by the middle of the 9th Asdrubral Cabrera was on the mound throwing heat.

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