It was only one start, but a rival scout who attended Brad Penny’s debut for the Cardinals on Thursday already notices a difference in the veteran right-hander.
The scout said that Penny frequently threw curveballs early in the count, mixed in split-fingered fastballs, pitched with newfound poise.
“I can see where Duncan already has made an impact on him,” the scout said, referring to Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan.
“His delivery was under control — he was not rushing, overthrowing, falling all over the mound the way he had in the past. He had a nice, calm, good tempo.”
Penny, who signed a one-year, $7.5 million free-agent contract, allowed one run in seven innings, yielding six hits and two walks while striking out four.
The Reds, a free-swinging team, were not a particularly challenging opponent — they drew only seven walks and scored just 11 runs in the three-game series.
Still, the Cardinals had to be encouraged by Penny's first start. — Ken Rosenthal
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