It was all going so well. Daniel Norris was striking out New York Yankees left and right, and had finally reached the point in the game where everyone learned to stopped worrying and love his potential again. He struck out seven hitters in his first four innings. It was happening.
Then it all fell apart. Walk, deep fly out, home run. Then, an injury. Head athletic trainer Doug Teter came out, argued with Norris for a moment, and the young lefty was once again walking off the mound early. We assumed the worst, because that’s basically what Daniel Norris’ career has been so far.