As the resident cyborg in the Royals bullpen, it’s hard to imagine that Wade Davis feeling nervous.
Fans have seen emotion, of course. Anger and jubilation. But anxiety? From a guy who had a 0.94 ERA this year and 17 saves?
Yep, Davis admitted to being a little tense when he was called on to close out the Royals’ 5-4 win over the Astros in Game 2 of American League Division Series on Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
“It was a little tough to calm down,” Davis said. “Just trying to make sure your nerves are under control, you know?