Arizona Fall League Update: Connor Phillips Struggles, Edwin Arroyo Stays Hot

Phillips struggled in his first start since being named AFL Pitcher of the Week.

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

It was a mixed bag of performances for Reds players playing in the Arizona Fall League on Wednesday.

After being named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Week earlier in the day, Connor Phillips struggled in his start, allowing seven earned runs on six hits in just 2 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out three.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand played right field and went 0-2 with two walks and two runs scored.

Edwin Arroyo played shortstop and went 2-5 with a run scored and a stolen base. Arroyo's hits were 103.3 mph and 107.9 mph off the bat. He is hitting .353 with an OPS of .860 so far in the fall.

Tyler Callihan played left field and went 1-4 with two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base.

The Desert Dogs fell 13-11 and dropped to 5-3 on the season.

Here is one of Edwin Arroyo’s at bats today that ended in a smoked single.

He had two singles today, one at 103.3 mph, and the other at 107.9 mph. #Reds

🎥: troycollinsbaseballlife/Instagram pic.twitter.com/7xntwwD9mS

— Reds Daily (@RedsDaily4) October 17, 2024

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

You May Also Like:

Cincinnati Reds Release Tribute Video Honoring Pete Rose Following His Death

Pete Rose Shared POWERFUL Thoughts on Possible Hall of Fame Induction Before He Died

Cincinnati Reds Star Matt McLain is Healthy, to Play in Arizona Fall League

Report: Cincinnati Reds Rule Out Six Popular Managerial Candidates

Cincinnati Reds Expected to Target Two Candidates for Manager Job, Including Former Red

Cincinnati Reds Expected to “Aggressively Pursue” Trade for 3-Time All-Star This Offseason

Three Qualities the Next Cincinnati Reds Manager Must Have

Skip Schumaker Has Key Trait Cincinnati Reds Are Looking For in Next Manager

Nine Candidates to be Next Manager of the Cincinnati Reds Following David Bell Firing

Rhett Lowder Dazzles in Final Appearance of 2024, Wraps Up Impressive First Season

Marty Brennaman Weighs in on Reds Manager Search, Believes They Should Target World Series Champion Terry Francona

Cincinnati Reds Will Have to Compete With Multiple Teams to Land Skip Schumaker

Look: No. 2 Overall Pick Chase Burns in Cincinnati Reds Uniform for First Time

Watch: Nick Krall Discusses Reds’ Decision to Fire Manager David Bell

Look: Cincinnati Reds 2025 Spring Training Schedule Released

-----

Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter/X: @RedsTalkSI

Like Our Facebook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast

Follow on Instagram