Dontrelle Willis two hits the Texas Rangers
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Bill Jempty | Wednesday, May 20, 2009 |
It was the first win for the former Florida Marlin left hander in almost two years. From AP-
Dontrelle Willis finally won again after nearly 20 months.
Willis allowed one hit while working into the seventh inning of Detroit’s 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. It was the Tigers’ fourth straight win and snapped Texas’ seven-game winning streak.
Willis (1-0), making his second start since coming off the disabled list with an anxiety disorder, struck out five in 6 1/3 innings to win for the first time since Sept. 25, 2007. He allowed two baserunners in the first inning, then retired 17 straight.
“He was tremendous,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. “Hopefully we can build on that.”
I do hope Willis can get his career back on track but if baseball history is any guide, the odds are against it. Hurlers who lose the ability to pitch for non arm related woes, have a poor record of coming back. Take for instance Rick Ankiel, Mark Davis, and Steve Blass. On the good side of ledger, Willis was impressive last night. The book is still open so far as the rest of his career goes.
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