CINCINNATI -- A left index finger blister is one injury that doesn't seem to run out of sequels for Nick Lodolo.
The Reds starting pitcher made an abrupt exit from Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs in the sixth inning because of another blister. Lodolo had just given up a game-tying home run to Carson Kelly when head trainer Sean McQueeney and manager Terry Francona came to the mound.
Lodolo, who has endured chronic blister issues throughout his career, was looking at his finger after the pitch just before the one that Kelly hit to left-center field for the homer.
In five-plus innings, Lodolo allowed two runs and five hits with three walks and four strikeouts.