2024 has wrung me dry of the joy that pitching duels once brought. In a game of parity between pitcher and hitter, a gem like that which Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo and Los Angeles Dodgers righty Gavin Stone refined at Dodger Stadium this evening was a true exhibition of their best selves.
Both players were Top-100 prospects at the time of their debut, selected in the 5th and 6th rounds respectively. Objectively, Woo and Stone were brilliant tonight, locating on the edges and avoiding many free baserunners, leaving both offenses starved for for opportunities.