LA Times · Jun 26, 2017
Dodgers starter Brandon McCarthy loses control against Rockies
Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy reacts after a wild pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)’s smooth ride through the 2017 season hit a sudden patch of turbulence Sunday when the veteran right-hander appeared to suffer a brief recurrence of the “yips” that derailed his 2016 season last August.
McCarthy, who entered with a 6-3 record and 2.87 ERA in 12 starts, retired the side in order in the first but lost control of his four-seam fastball and cutter in the second, throwing three wild pitches and walking two during a three-run inning.