I hate it when managers pull a starting pitcher just one out shy of a complete game. I'm not sure why it bothers me, given the paucity of complete games these days, but I simply enjoy watching a starter finish what he started. I'm always impressed whenever someone goes all 8 or 9 innings.
Volstad had an excellent opportunity to pitch a complete game in his major league debut. Instead, it goes down as just another start. Too bad his manager panicked and didn't let the guy finish his own game.
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