LOS ANGELES -- On a night where very little worked for the Reds in an 8-2 loss to the Dodgers, a player who started the year as a Double-A reliever provided an unexpected silver lining.
Right-hander Daniel Wright, who didn't even appear in the Reds' big league camp during Spring Training, lasted into the sixth inning Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, allowing three earned runs and striking out four. While not the prettiest line, it was still a performance that impressed manager Bryan Price in his first chance to see the young pitcher.
"He did a fine job.