There wasn’t much command to be had during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday night, which was more concerning for Rich Hill and the Los Angeles Dodgers than Ronald Bolaños and the San Diego Padres.
For Hill, the start was another attempt to overcome a strained MCL in his left knee. His return from the 60-day injured list was cut short after facing six batters and only recording two outs because knee trouble resurfaced.
Determined to pitch again this season and during the playoffs, Hill took to wearing a knee brace that helped alleviate stress and pain on his knee.