NEW YORK – Ian Gibaut was claimed off waivers one week before the Cincinnati Reds deployed him against the heart of the New York Yankees lineup on back-to-back days.
Gibaut pitched with a three-run deficit Tuesday and entered with a one-run lead Wednesday.
He lost the lead Wednesday, giving up a solo homer to Giancarlo Stanton over the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium, but he responded by striking out the next three batters. Across the two appearances, he struck out five of the seven hitters he faced.
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“He allowed the home run, immediately, I start thinking, OK, do we get somebody up because that can be tough,” Reds Manager David Bell said.