Dodgers News: Rich Hill’s Control Issues Persist in Latest Start

Rich Hill has had a rough spring. Despite pitching 3.2 shutout innings on Tuesday, the same flaws unfolded.

Hill lowered his ERA to 7.27, but walked three Cincinnati Reds, including two on four pitches.

Strange outing for Hill. One hit in 3 2/3 IP, but behind in the count throughout. Avilan pitching.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 14, 2017

Rich Hill hasn't allowed a hit, but has two four-pitch walks.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 14, 2017

Rich Hill after his outing today:
"Just getting more conviction behind the FB is really the biggest step now moving forward." #Dodgers

— . (@THEREAL_DV) March 14, 2017

I explained the other day that Hill’s struggles are of minimal concern, but at some point you want to see improvement. The high spring ERA is nothing new; in fact, poor starts are the norm for Hill. But the Dodgers will hope the walks don’t pour over into the regular season.