Doolittle allowed two runs on a hit and a hit by pitch but still picked up the save Sunday against the Reds.
Luckily, Doolittle had a three-run cushion and settled down to strike out Billy Hamilton following a Phil Gosselin home run that brought the score within one run. Doolittle's control will be worth watching this season. He has already walked a batter and hit another one with a pitch in just two outings. Much of his success in the past two campaigns has been the result of impeccable control, and if that slips, Doolittle will be in trouble.
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