Hoover (0-1) blew a save opportunity by giving up a game-winning grand slam in 0.1 innings in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates. He was charged with only earned run.
The new Reds closer gave up a second-inning blast to Starling Marte with the bags jammed with Pirates, blowing his first save opportunity of the season. The performance was in sharp contrast to his initial appearance, a perfect 1-2-3 inning against the Phillies on Monday. Despite the struggles Friday, Hoover figures to be given every opportunity to close out the majority of games for the Reds this season.