TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Edwin Jackson wasn't his usual sharp self in a 13-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.



But that wasn't a concern this early in spring training for the right-hander, who is expected to be the Diamondbacks' No. 2 starter.



He allowed seven runs and six hits in 2 1/3 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Jay Bruce, walked two, struck out none and threw a wild pitch during a blustery afternoon at Tucson Electric Park. The wind at game time was 19 mph.



"Probably rushing a little bit. I didn't really have a feel for any pitch. That's never a good thing when you never establish a feel for any pitch," said Jackson, who is 0-1 with an 8.59 ERA. "Couple balls up. They put them in play."



Asked if it was a concern, Jackson smiled.



"If it was a concern for me right now, we'd have big problems," he said. "If one outing was a concern, (manager) A.J.