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Athletics’ No. 1 prospect Jesús Luzardo makes big-league debut

HOUSTON — Top A’s pitching prospect Jesús Luzardo made his big-league debut on Wednesday night against the Astros.

Praise Jesús that's nasty. pic.twitter.com/OORY8zYEIj

— Dieter Kurtenbach (@dieter) September 12, 2019

He entered int the sixth inning, the A’s ahead 5-2, and struck out two batters and gave up a home run to Martin Maldonado.

He also pitched a perfect 1-2-3 inning in the seventh. His fastball hit 98 mph. He threw a quick pitch and mixed in his slider and changeup.