Lefty off to fast start

Former Wild Things pitcher Tom Cochran, pictured, is off a good start with the Carolina Mudcats, the Cincinnati Reds' Class AA affiliate in the Southern League.

Cochran won his second game in as many starts Friday night, throwing six shutout innings in Carolina's 8-0 victory over Montgomery (Tampa Bay). Cochran allowed only two hits and one walk, and struck out eight.

Cochran has a 2-0 record and 0.75 ERA. He has 15 strikeouts and only three walks in 12 innings.