Cleveland.he retired the first 25 batters before hitting Roberto Pérez in the 9th inning. Named an All-Star for the first time in his career while posting career bests in wins (13), ERA (2.37) and strikeouts (185).Threw the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history on April 14 vs. Helped Holly Springs to a 27-2 record overall and a 4-A State Championship as a senior.He and his wife, Ashley, have two children: Willow and Bo. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter.Graduated from Holly Springs (N.C.) High School in 2011 where he was 10-1 with a 0.80 ERA as a junior and 11-0 with a 1.40 ERA as a senior. He retired the first 25 batters before hitting Roberto Pérez in the 9th inning. Spent the rest of his childhood years in North Carolina.Threw the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history on April 14, 2021, vs. Listen to the Colts Blue Zone Podcast for weekly coverage and analysis of the Indianapolis Colts.Born in Miami, Fla., but he and his family moved to Holly Springs, N.C., when he was eight years old. We’ll do what they tell us to do.” Braden Smith
But I also get obviously preseason games don’t count toward the regular schedule, but obviously the coaches know what’s best. “Preseason – The more looks you can get, the better. I think it’s good for everybody to get out there and play.” There’s nothing like getting out there and playing live football. “I don’t think it’s an absolute rule, but I do think it helps. He handled 30 snaps and attempted 14 passes.įormer Colts quarterback Peyton Manning used to joke he wanted to take one hit during a preseason game just to get serious contact out of the way. He last stepped on the field for a preseason game Aug. It’s worth noting Ryan didn’t play during the preseason last summer with Atlanta.
Matt Ryan is entering his 15 th season and has looked in total control of the offense at training camp, but game action is simply different, even in the preseason.
Gus Bradley has installed a new defense which was followed by the additions of, among others, edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue, cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Brandon Facyson, and safeties Rodney McLeod and rookie Nick Cross.Īnd then there’s Reich dealing with his fifth starting quarterback in as many seasons. 27 finale against Tampa Bay at Lucas Oil.Īs Reich mentioned, the offseason changes with the team – along with the history of slow starts – required an adjustment to the training camp/preseason blueprint. Starters then likely will play to some degree in the Aug. “There’s a good chance the starters won’t play in that game because we’ve got two good days of work against them,” Reich said. Reich and Detroit coach Dan Campbell already have discussed that. Those are expected to be intense practices, which will result in both teams greatly dialing things back for the game. 20 at Lucas Oil Stadium – will be impacted by the Colts and Lions having joint workouts Aug. The second preseason game against Detroit – Aug. Colts rookies Alec Pierce, Bernhard Raimann being pushed by top-level competition