Kyle Muller took the mound Wednesday afternoon in Oakland against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Coming off an impressive Opening Day no-decision, the lefty faced off against righthander Hunter Gaddis in what would turn out to be an impressive pitcher’s duel for both men.
Muller started the first inning looking sharp. He recorded two strikeouts, getting Ahmed Rosario swinging and Josh Bell looking. His lone blemish was a sharp line drive single by Jose Ramirez. With the opening Day momentum at his back, Muller continued to impose is physical tools on the Cleveland batters with a slider that was unhittable early.