There was no score in the bottom of the second, but the Texas Rangers were threatening with a runner on third and two outs. Giolito faced Yonny Hernandez, who was determined not to make it easy.
“I’m throwing pitches up there, I’m trying to stay in the zone,” Giolito said. “It’s like, ‘Come on, man, just put it in play. Even if you get a base hit, let’s move on.’ ”
“Those long ABs can end up being very taxing,” Giolito said. “I’m glad we ended up winning that one. That was a hell of a battle there, for sure.