In baseball, a pitcher’s pace, rhythm and timing can dictate the overall feel of a game. For his teammates, the pitcher’s efficiency is a measuring tool for morale, at least according to ASU infielder Sean McLain.
“It’s fun to play behind (pitchers) that are shoving it up the other team’s ass.”
Two nights in a row, Sun Devil pitching has successfully completed what we’ll call “McLain’s colonoscopy,” or in popular terms, a quality start. On Saturday, it was the Fullerton transfer Kyle Luckham in a 4-2 ASU (7-9) home victory over San Francisco (20-7).
Luckham was destined for smooth sailing when he threw five pitches – all strikes – in the first inning to record the first three outs.