After Orioles All-Star closer Zach Britton made quick work of Vance Vizcaino, the unfortunate No. 9 hitter in Wilmington's lineup as Britton made his rehabilitation debut Wednesday night for High-A Frederick, his teammate in the on-deck circle asked about the man on the mound.
Vizcaino, who swung through three sinkers in a row for the first of three strikeouts in the inning, pointed down, his hand repeatedly darting toward the ground. It went down, and it was hard, and it was in the zone — all traits that Britton was glad to see in his first competitive situation back on the mound this year.