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- Updated: August 11, 2016
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Vogelsong made it clear in Spring Training: He’s more comfortable as a starting pitcher.
The veteran right-hander continued to prove it Wednesday night, making another strong six-inning start. But the Pirates couldn’t support him, scraping together two hits and three walks off Edwin Jackson in a 4-0 loss to the Padres.
After undergoing surgery to repair multiple facial fractures, Vogelsong has rejoined the rotation and put together two impressive starts. He pitched six efficient innings on Wednesday, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out five.
As a reliever, Vogelsong ran up a 4.91 ERA in 10 appearances. In four starts this season, he owns a 0.95 ERA. He’s allowed 12 hits in 19 innings, striking out 18 and walking only two.
The Pirates said Vogelsong earned a spot in the rotation when he came off the disabled list, and he’s continued to prove them right.
“It’s no secret that I feel more comfortable doing that,” Vogelsong said. “For some reason, when I start, I feel like my stuff is better. I don’t know …
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