
GLENDALE, Ariz. — After pitching in a game for the first time with the pitch clock Sunday, right-hander Lucas Giolito said he can see it helping him in 2023.
‘‘When I get to a really good rhythm, I go quicker,’’ Giolito said. ‘‘The pitch clock forces you into that faster pace, which can be a good thing. Like, ‘Boom, get the ball, pitch, pitch, pitch.’ It doesn’t give you too much time to think or overanalyze.’’