Two pitches after a 44-minute rain delay, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Cessa watched Bryson Stott drill his 91-mph sinker over the right field fence.
That’s how Sunday started for Cessa and things never improved.
Cessa had a disastrous 39-pitch first inning, putting his team in a nine-run hole before Reds hitters had a chance to step into the batter’s box. Cessa gave up eight hits – Stott’s homer, two doubles and five singles – and two walks to his first 12 batters.
Reds player movesJoey Votto, on pause from rehab assignment: 'My swing is not there yet'
Reds top prospectsReds prospect Andrew Abbott is showing his upside with his incredible start to the season
Reds fans gave a sarcastic cheer when the top of the first inning came to a merciful end.