When I picture a Vince Velasqeuz game, this is pretty much the exact game I have in mind. He struck out a lot of guys, he walked one too many, and he gave up homers. It’s not a completely unfair impression either. He has a 9+ K/9, 3.41 BB/9, and 1.38 HR/9 over his career. He’s a three true outcome pitcher, but that would be a better designation if he walked more. There is one thing I do not imagine and that’s him lasting into the 7th inning, which he did tonight.
He was able to pitch into the 7th inning, not because he was able to be more efficient overall, but basically just because he had a really quick first inning.