OAKLAND, Calif. – To do what Carlos Carrasco did on Thursday night, a pitcher has to have his mind right. Consider Carrasco's mind as right as rain.
First, he worked with pitching coach Mickey Callaway on his delivery to make sure he was no longer tipping his pitches. Then he met with manager Terry Francona on the trade rumors that were buzzing around his ears.
After that the Oakland A's didn't stand a chance.
Carrasco threw a two-hitter Thursday night in the Indians 3-1 win over the A's. He ended the game with 16 straight outs and allowed just two hitters to reach base after the first inning.