Jesus Luzardo's first career MLB start ended in grand fashion -- literally. After tossing five scoreless innings in an eventual 5-1 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers, A's manager Bob Melvin was effusive in his praise of the rookie left-hander.
"He was terrific," Melvin said. "Comes as advertised. Three plus-plus pitches. Great velocity, great movement. Terrific athlete as you saw the play he makes on the mound. So, really good start for him for his first big league start."
Luzardo used that arsenal of pitches to keep the Rangers hitters off balance, allowing just two hits while striking out five.