2 pitchers, each making MLB debut, make history with Monday's gems
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The future of Major League Baseball sure is in good hands.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson and Houston Astros' Hunter Brown each made their MLB debut on Monday, and both looked like seasoned vets.
Nelson struck out seven batters in his seven scoreless frames, allowing just four hits and, at one point, retiring 17 straight. Brown punched out five as he tossed six frames of scoreless ball, allowing three hits and one walk.
According to Stats by Stats, it was the first time in the modern era that two pitchers each delivered a scoreless outing with at least five strikeouts in their MLB debut on the same day.
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Ryne Nelson #52 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 05, 2022, in San Diego, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Nelson admitted he was pretty nervous leading up to his debut, but calmed down relatively quickly.
"Once I got out there and threw the first strike, it all went away and I played the game I’ve been playing forever," he said.
Nelson's stretch of 17-straight was so amazing that even he couldn't help but notice he was doing it.
Ryne Nelson #52 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 05, 2022, in San Diego, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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"I knew that there hadn’t been a hit in a while," he said. "I was getting ahead of guys, the fastball wasn’t really getting squared up, too much, offspeed