Sam Moll got the Reds five big outs last night.
He's healthy and helping: His 26 appearances tie for 2nd on the team. He's posted a 2.55 ERA and 1.054 WHIP.
What a difference from a year ago, when he battled a shoulder impingement and landed on the IL in early April. He never got right, with a 6.38 ERA in 23 appearances. After struggles in July and August, he never pitched in September.
This season, he's among the best in MLB at limiting hard contact and keeping the ball on the ground.
He allowed just 4 of 17 (24%) inherited runners to score.
Batters are 0 for 10 on his changeup, 4 for 27 vs the sweeper, and 2 f for 13 on his four-seam fastball.
Opponents are hitting .077 w/ 2 outs and runners in scoring position. Batters are 0 for 20 in the 8th inning.
He's made six appearances of more than one inning.
As rocky as things have been for this bullpen, where would they be without him?