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sports1 year ago

"Sonny Gray's Dominant Debut Propels Cardinals Past Phillies"

Sonny Gray made a successful debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering five shutout innings on 64 pitches and securing a win in his first start. Despite a delayed debut due to injury, Gray's dominant performance showcased his readiness to be the Cardinals' No. 1 starter. His pitch count was closely monitored, and he impressed with his control and pitch variety, aided by the team's strong defensive plays. Gray's return to the majors was a testament to his preparation and honesty, as he convinced the team of his readiness without a rehab appearance.

sports1 year ago

"Chris Sale's Braves Debut: Impressive Despite Loss to Phillies"

Despite the Atlanta Braves losing to the Philadelphia Phillies, Chris Sale's impressive pitching debut showcased his competitive fire and potential as a frontline starter, with seven strikeouts and a fastball averaging 94.9 mph. Sale's mound presence and stuff impressed manager Brian Snitker, and his teammates praised his intensity and desire to win. Although the Braves didn't secure a road-series sweep, Sale's performance left them optimistic about their season prospects and his role as their third starter.

sports1 year ago

"Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Spectacular Debut for the Dodgers Sparks Viral Moment"

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new right-hander, made a dazzling debut in spring training, striking out three over two scoreless innings with a 96 mph fastball and wicked movement on his pitches. His performance, watched by fellow Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, left manager Dave Roberts and others impressed, with Roberts comparing Yamamoto's skills to a young Zack Greinke. The 25-year-old's transition to the MLB seems to be going smoothly, and the Dodgers have high expectations for him as a frontline starter after signing him to a record-breaking contract.

sports1 year ago

"Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wows Dodgers with Impressive Live Batting Practice Debut"

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's first live batting practice session with the Los Angeles Dodgers drew significant attention, with over 1,000 fans and the team's best sluggers watching as he faced hitters for the first time. Despite it being just a practice session, Yamamoto's performance drew rave reviews for his command and pitch repertoire. The 25-year-old righty, who recently signed a 12-season deal with the Dodgers, impressed with his fastball hitting 96 mph and his unique delivery. His teammates and manager also praised his efforts to adapt to the new environment, indicating a promising start to his career with the team.

sports2 years ago

Brandon Crawford's Successful Pitching Debut for Giants

Brandon Crawford, a shortstop for the San Francisco Giants, made his pitching debut in a game against the Cubs, pitching a scoreless inning and hitting 90 mph once on the radar gun. Crawford, a fan favorite, had been wanting to pitch in a big league game for years and was given the opportunity by manager Gabe Kapler. After the game, Crawford joked about his 0.00 ERA and plans to give his pitching teammates a hard time about it.

sports2 years ago

Brandon Crawford Achieves Pitching Dream in Scoreless Giants Debut.

San Francisco Giants' shortstop Brandon Crawford made his pitching debut in a 13-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, retiring the next three batters after allowing a bloop single. Crawford, who had spent his entire 13-year career at shortstop, hit 90 with his fastball and mixed in a curveball. He was proud to have played only shortstop in the big leagues but was "a little bit torn" when manager Gabe Kapler finally told him he could pitch. With the scoreless outing, Crawford is now in a 26-player tie for the best ERA in Giants history.

sports2 years ago

Tanner Bibee dazzles in MLB debut, helps Guardians avoid sweep.

Tanner Bibee shines in his MLB pitching debut, striking out eight and not walking a single batter in 5.2 innings of work, helping the Guardians avoid a sweep by the Rockies with a 4-1 win. The offense showed some signs of life with 10 hits and four runs, but struggled with runners in scoring position. Naylor hit a home run and Kwan drew a pair of walks. Bibee's potential is sky-high with his high-90s velocity and big breaking balls.

sports2 years ago

Kodai Senga's "Ghost Glove" Shines in MLB Debut with Mets

Kodai Senga made an impressive MLB debut for the New York Mets, striking out eight batters and allowing only one run in 5⅓ innings against the Miami Marlins. Senga wore a glove with an image of a ghost and a pitchfork in reference to his "ghost forkball." His eight strikeouts tied for the fourth most by a Japanese pitcher in an MLB debut. Tommy Pham had three hits and three RBIs for the Mets, while Trevor Rogers struggled for the Marlins.