OAKLAND — Ty Blach started a Double-A season opener in New Britain, Connecticut and a Triple-A season-opener in Salt Lake City. The next stop opportunity is just a tiny bit different.
Dodger Stadium.
Against the reigning National League champions.
With Clayton Kershaw on the other side.
“It’s just a game,” Blach said Sunday morning, smiling. “I’ve pitched against him twice in my career and it’s been a good game both times. It’ll be good to take on that challenge.”
The Giants believe he’s up for it, but truthfully, that’s not why Blach is starting game one.