Oregon State's Luke Heimlich continues to do big things. (OSU photo)
OSU’s Heimlich Shows Extra Gear
AnalysisSURPRISE, Ariz. — Oregon State lefty Luke Heimlich reached back and fired a fastball that rang up a “91” on the Surprise Stadium scoreboard radar gun. A 91 mph fastball isn’t necessarily impressive for a Friday starter. The top-tier arms are often at least 94 mph.
The 91 wasn’t impressive by itself, but it was the timing. After Heimlich had been 91-92 in the first inning, touching 93 a couple of times, he settled in first at 89-91 and then 85-89 in the sixth and seventh innings. But when he needed it, the Beavers’ junior southpaw reached back for a[…]
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