Mize Admits to Career-Worst Outing in Padres Debut
Casey Mize described his performance as embarrassing after a rough start that left San Diego in a difficult position early in the game.
Casey Mize acknowledged that his recent start was the worst of his career, a particularly difficult moment given the context of making a first impression with a new team. He said he put the Padres in a tough spot and did not give them a realistic chance to win. Mize expressed both frustration and embarrassment over the performance. The comments suggest a significant struggles in what appears to be an early outing with San Diego.
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