The Dodgers defeated the Reds 7-0 behind Emmet Sheehan, who worked seven scoreless innings and allowed only three baserunners (two hits, one walk). Sheehan matched a career-high with 10 strikeouts in his 10th appearance and recorded his longest outing of the season. He credited recent work with coaches and strength staff for improved execution and a shift to throwing with conviction rather than trying to place pitches. Sheehan’s slider generated many swing-and-misses and complemented his fastball. He also highlighted learning better pitch sequencing this year when his stuff is not at peak level.
The right-hander got through seven scoreless innings and held the Reds to just three baserunners (two hits, one walk). It was his longest outing of the season, topping a six-inning effort against the Colorado Rockies last week. Sheehan finished with a career-high-tying 10 strikeouts in his 10th game (eighth start) of the season. He last had 10 strikeouts against the Rockies on Sept. 27, 2023.
Sheehan was able to get a lot of swing and misses on his slider, which kept the Reds off balance from his fastball. "It's been really important," Sheehan said of his slider being an effective pitch. "I think that just keeps them off the fastball, which is usually my best pitch. So I think keeping that going is going to be big."
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