Cal Quantrill pitched effectively in the Marlins' 3-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals, delivering six shutout innings while allowing only two hits and no walks. Despite having a 5.36 ERA prior to the game, he felt his performance was underappreciated. His execution of a refined cutter and slider helped him maintain control and rhythm throughout the game. In addition to his pitching, Quantrill made a crucial defensive play by picking off a runner, and the team's defense played well to preserve the shutout.
"I think my pitching's been better than the line shows. Now it's time for a fresh start," he said Friday.
Quantrill turned in six shutout innings, leaning heavily on the sharp execution of his cutter and slider - a refined one-two punch that Manager Clayton McCullough later called 'his weapons.'
His efficiency was striking. He exited after just 69 pitches, having scattered two hits, walked none and struck out three.
A bonus pick is always a win as a right-handed pitcher," he noted.
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