Domingo German Throws Two Shutout Innings In His Return To The Mound As New York Ties With Detroit In Spring Training Game

Yesterday marked 428 days since we last saw since we last saw Domingo German on a pitchers mound!

Why?

Because he was put on administrative leave while Major League Baseball investigated an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, with whom he has at least one child. He missed the final nine games of the 2019 regular season and all nine of New York's postseason games. He was suspended for 81 games on Jan. 2 last year, a ban that had 63 games left and cost him the entire 2020 season and playoffs. “according to an article by Marley Rivera on espn.com”

But the right handed pitcher didn’t miss a beat in his to the mound verses Detroit at George M. Steinbrenner Field In Tampa Florida!

Why?

Germán pitched two shutout innings, striking out four batters, as New York and Detroit tied, 1-1 according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”

During his outing Germán, painting the strike zone with all his pitches. His changeup was his money pitch on the day. He struck out three of the four hitters on the pitch. German’s fastball showed up as he struck out Spencer Torkelson in the second inning. “according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”