SURPRISE, Ariz. - The first start of spring training really means nothing for a pitcher. Unless you are renowned strike thrower Andrew Heaney and you’ve...
and you’ve fallen behind the first hitter you’ve faced 2-0. So, Heaney was more upset over that than giving up a homer on the next pitch to Los Angeles’ Mookie Betts on Wednesday.
“It only matters how you feel physically, but I really don’t like falling behind guys,” Heaney said after his 1 2/3-inning outing in a rain-shortened 4-2 loss to Los Angeles. “I’m one of the worst spring training pitchers there is. I know that. But I’d much rather give up hits than walks. I didn’t like that I didn’t attack guys right away.”Heaney also gave up a homer to Jason Heyward in the second inning on an 0-1 fastball.
Perhaps it says something about the Rangers’ view of him as a contributor for 2023. If there is any part of the roster that is still to be determined it is for a multi-inning spot or two in the bullpen. With
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