Facing team that traded him, Trent Thornton excels

Posted Jun 17, 2019
Who could blame Trent Thornton if he brought a little extra something with him to his start against the Houston Astros on Sunday? That's not to suggest Thornton isn't determined to win every time he takes the mound. But when a pitcher faces the team that drafted him, developed him and later, traded him, he might be just a tad more focused. (MLB.com)

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