Mike Clevinger rocked a wild hairstyle during latest start

Apr 22, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Clevinger made his second start of the season on Tuesday night, and the San Diego Padres star unveiled a new hairstyle for the occasion. It was quite a statement.

Clevinger had his hair in pigtails when he took the mound against the Chicago Cubs.

Mike Clevinger rocking the pigtails in his second start pic.twitter.com/zLrIzCLd8l

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Did the new look work? Sort of. Clevinger allowed six hits and two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings. The Padres won 5-4, which was the same result they had in his first start of the season against the Cleveland Guardians last week.

Clevinger returned this month after a long rehab process from Tommy John surgery, so he is still getting back to full strength. He even had an unexpected terrifying experience along the way.