April 19, 2024 8:39 AM : Allen (0-1) was the pitcher of record in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Giants, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three over 4.2 innings of relief.
Analysis: Allen, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, was pressed into extended action Thursday after starter Ryne Nelson was pulled after getting struck in the elbow by a line drive in the second inning. The southpaw came on in the third inning and allowed three hits and his lone run in that frame, but he settled in thereafter, making ample use of a changeup that had been an effective offering for him at Triple-A prior to his call-up, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Allen kept Arizona in the game before departing with two outs in the seventh and the Giants clinging to a one-run lead. Nelson may have avoided serious injury -- X-rays came back negative -- but the club will see how he responds Friday before making any decisions. If Nelson is unable to make his next start during next week's series in St. Louis, Allen is a sensible option as a fill-in starter.