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Andrew Abbott Opens Up About Early Season Struggles as Reds Ace
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Andrew Abbott Opens Up About Early Season Struggles as Reds Ace

Cincinnati Reds On SI·Zach Pressnell·about 1 month ago
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The Cincinnati Reds lost Hunter Greene to an elbow injury right before the season started. They lost Nick Lodolo to a blister ahead of Opening Day, too. This resulted in Andrew Abbott slotting in as the team's ace. And Abbott hasn't pitched like an ace. Abbott holds a 6.59 ERA through six starts. He's struggled with command, walking multiple batters in each of his last five starts. The lefty has given up 21 earned runs in 22 2/3 innings this month. “His delivery is not quite always synced up,” Reds manager Terry Francona said, via Reds reporter Charlie Goldsmith . “You’ll see him spike a few balls down or leave some (up). He has had times where he’s just fine. He hasn’t been able to hold it.…

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