OAKLAND, Calif. — Frankie Montas’ velocity was close to normal Thursday when he began his start in the second game of the A’s doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers.
Montas’ first two four-seam fastballs were 96 and 97 mph, respectively. His first sinker was at 98 mph.
Montas’ velocity dropped by the end of the third inning, after which he was replaced by fellow right-hander Austin Pruitt.