Aroldis Chapman saw the mound for the first time as a Red in game situations on Monday afternoon. He gave a hit and a walk, but settled in to strikeout three in two innings of work.
What caught my eye was the 100 MPH fastball that was clocked on one of the radar guns. Coming from a tall left-handed pitcher, the batters have less time to react to this than the typical right-hand hurler or even Milton-esque speed.
The Reds offense also showed up in charge for the first time this spring by pounding out 13 hits and 14 runs.
Votto is still looking for his first hit in Goodyear but that is one of the beauties of spring training, stats don't matter. It's all about getting ready for opening day.
My tickets arrived yesterday so I am all set!
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