Tiedemann struggles with command, pulled in third inning of third double-A start

After two nice begins to open the 2023 MiLB season, Toronto Blue Jays‘ prime prospect Ricky Tiedemann bumped into some hassle throughout Tuesday’s sport towards Colorado Rockies’ double-A affiliate, the Hartford Yard Goats.

The 20-year-old lefty reached his pitch depend after recording one out within the third inning. He departed with the bases loaded, and reliever Sean Mellen allowed all three runners to attain, ballooning Tiedemann’s line for the night time to 4 earned runs, three hits and 4 walks allowed whereas hanging out 5.

Tiedemann threw 58 pitches, 35 of them for strikes, producing eight swings and misses within the sport.

Despite the ugly third inning, MLB.com’s quantity 29 prospect did pitch two scoreless frames to open the night time, together with a 10-pitch, three-strikeout second. He additionally flashed a capability to carry runners, selecting off Rockies’ quantity two prospect Zac Veen within the first inning.

By permitting 4 earned and issuing 4 free passes, Tiedemann matched his skilled profession highs in each stats.

For the season, Tiedemann now has a 5.00 ERA over 9 innings pitched with 20 strikeouts and 6 walks.

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