PHOENIX -- Brandon Beachy wasn't particularly sharp in his first outing of the Cactus League wasn't particularly sharp, with two walks in his two innings and only 14 of his 30 pitches in the strike zone. But that doesn't take away from Monday's outing.
Especially in relation to a year ago, when Beachy was still rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery, not competing in games.
"I don't think there are words to describe [the difference between this year and last]," Beachy said. "It's a different focus, trying to pitch and get better each time, get people out.