Shane Bieber piles up eight strikeouts in victory
Shane Bieber was dominant in Saturday’s Cactus League victory over the Reds, piling up eight strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings of one-run baseball.
Advice: The 28-year-old hurler scattered just two hits and two walks on the evening. The only tally against him came in his final inning of work as Bieber allowed a leadoff double to Luke Maile and punched out the next two hitters before turning the ball over to the bullpen. Unfortunately, Anthony Gose allowed an RBI single that allowed Maile to score. His eight punchouts on the evening came courtesy of Elly De La Cruz (twice), Jake Fraley, Maile, Matt McLain (twice), Jonathan India and Will Benson. Bieber now holds a 2.38 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 12/6 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings on the spring. He appears to be ready for Opening Day.
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