Reds Prospect Connor Phillips Tosses a Gem in First Arizona Fall League Start

Phillips ended the season strong.

Feb 27, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Connor Phillips (34) throws in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images / Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Connor Phillips did not disappoint in his Arizona Fall League debut on Wednesday afternoon.

The 23-year-old tossed four shutout innings and struck out seven. He gave up just two hits and didn't issue a walk.

Phillips struggled so much in Triple-A Louisville in the first half of the season that the Reds decided to send him to their complex in Arizona for a mental reset.

The right-hander pitched much better in the second half of the season when the Reds brought him back up to Louisville.

Carson Rudd, who spent the season with Double-A Chattanooga, pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out three.

Arij Fransen, who spent most of the season with High-A Dayton, gave up four runs on four hits and two walks in 1 2/3 innings.

The Desert Dogs lost 4-2. They're 1-1 on the season.

The #Reds Connor Phillips is through 2 scoreless with 4K's. #DesertDogs and the Rafters are still scoreless. pic.twitter.com/QJMqJd9zZh

— FutureSox (@FutureSox) October 9, 2024

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