- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
‘Locked in’ Brice cruises in big league debut
- Updated: August 13, 2016
MIAMI — When he was called upon to pitch the eighth inning at Marlins Park on Friday night, Austin Brice was more than ready. The 24-year-old, who was called up from Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday, waited nearly three games before making his big league debut.
If there were any first appearance butterflies, Brice didn’t show it in his one inning of work in the Marlins’ 4-2 loss to the White Sox. The right-hander struck out two and retired the side in order.
“He got three outs for us tonight and got a couple of punchouts,” manager Don Mattingly said. “The bullpen did a nice job, giving us some shots to get back in it. Basically, everybody gets their outs. Obviously, [Brice] was one of those guys who threw the ball well.”
Embracing the moment, Brice pounded the zone, throwing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes. His fastball touched 97 mph, and he made quick work of the top of the Chicago order.
Adam Eaton, who matched a career high with four hits, was the …
continue reading in source mlb.mlb.com
