\u201cYou\u2019re not going to go out there every time and dominate as much as you want to,\u201d Lodolo said. \u201cYou try to weather the storm and keep us in the game. That\u2019s my job.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andrew Abbott, who also dealt with injuries and fatigue in previous seasons, has shown similar qualities. His aggressiveness, ability to adjust on the fly and command have all shined this season.<\/p>\n
Last week, Abbott ran into a rough jam in the first inning. Pitching coach Derek Johnson went out for a mound visit and said, \u201cYou know how to do it, you\u2019ve done it for a while. Just go and execute.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abbott stranded all of the runners on base.<\/p>\n
\u201c(I\u2019m) in familiar situations and knowing when you have to put your foot on the gas,\u201d Abbott said. \u201cThen trusting your guys behind you and trusting (catcher Tyler Stephenson) calling the game that we\u2019re going to get ourselves in a situation where we\u2019re going to get out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nick Martinez\u2019s ability to make in-game adjustments has always been his biggest strength. The 34-year-old is the highest-paid Red. After a bit of a slow start to the season, Martinez has allowed six total runs over his five most recent starts. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe has been sharp,\u201d Reds manager Terry Francona said. <\/p>\n
In his most recent outing, Martinez spiked a few pitches in the dirt early on against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez adjusted and went on to allow just one run in six innings.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel great attacking the zone and challenging hitters,\u201d Martinez said. \u201cI\u2019m filling the zone. You\u2019ve just got to keep attacking. I keep the mindset of challenging guys in the zone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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One bad start from Brady Singer earlier this season (seven runs allowed in Houston) spoils his ERA. In 10 appearances this season, Singer has a 5-3 record as well as three quality starts. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to go out there, stay in the zone, get some early contact and get deep into the game,\u201d Singer said. <\/p>\n
In his most recent start, versus the Pirates last week, Singer\u2019s command was off. After he ran into some trouble in the first inning, Singer kept challenging hitters and kept the Reds in the game. Singer allowed just two runs in five innings. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe competed like crazy, and he had to,\u201d Francona said. \u201cHe kept them to where we had a chance even if it was work for him right from the get-go.\u201d<\/p>\n
Singer said, \u201cI tried to battle. That\u2019s what I\u2019ve been doing the last couple of outings. I\u2019ve made it harder on myself with the walks.\u201d<\/p>\n