Dane Myers of Cincinnati Reds Avoids Injury After Eighth-Inning Scare
In Miami on April 9, the Cincinnati Reds suffered an 8-1 loss to the Marlins. The game featured a tense defensive sequence and a rare rough outing from starter Rhett Lowder.
Myers’ defensive work and eighth-inning scare
Dane Myers delivered a highlight-reel grab on the game’s first play. He robbed Jakob Marsee of extra bases with a collision on the warning track.
Dane Myers of the Cincinnati Reds avoided a serious injury after an eighth-inning scare. He dove later in the eighth and landed hard on the turf.
His wrist bent during the fall, but contact with the ground hit a finger most. Myers left the field sore but walking.
Manager Terry Francona said the replay raised concern. The training staff examined Myers and reported he checked out well.
Myers, who was traded from Miami to Cincinnati in December, said he expects to be fine. The team will re-evaluate his sore finger when they return home.
Rhett Lowder’s first difficult start
Rhett Lowder endured the worst start of his major-league career in this matchup. He left after allowing multiple hard-hit balls and traffic in the sixth inning.
Lowder had come into the start with a 1.30 ERA through eight prior starts. Five of those starts were scoreless, a stretch that became a franchise mark.
In this game, he was trailing 4-1 when he exited. Three runs were charged to him, and one more was added after he left.
Lowder acknowledged he fell behind hitters. “I gave up too many hard-hit balls,” he said. “You just can’t pitch like that.”
Looking ahead
The Reds return home Friday to start a series against the Los Angeles Angels. Myers will have his finger rechecked before that series.
Lowder and the pitching staff will aim to regroup after the lopsided loss. Cincinnati hopes to bounce back quickly.
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