Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt worked two scoreless innings, allowing just one baserunner in his first appearance this spring. Bassitt was pushing himself more than he usually does Saturday, trying to work a bit quicker, reports MLB.com.
"I haven't had that in a long time," Bassitt said. "It was nerve-wracking, exciting, whatever you want to call it, because you want to put your best foot forward. No one really knows you yet, and this is when it starts counting in games."
Bassitt is just focusing on being able to throw strikes and trying to block everything else out.
"I'm really making a conscious effort this year, and I've been preached about it a long time. Just don't beat yourself. No walks," Bassitt said. "I don't really care about the score. If I don't walk anyone, I really feel like I like the odds."