Ian Krol's unplanned relief appearance in Saturday's regional title game will not affect him one bit for his next start.
Krol planned on pitching a bullpen session Saturday anyway, well before he logged the save in Neuqua's 7-5 win over Naperville North.
By bullpen session, Krol means about a 20-minute, 20-pitch tuneup on the side. His own catcher, no hitters.
Against North, Krol reached three full counts. Credit the Huskies, credit a rushed five- or six-pitch warmup. He ended up throwing 25 pitches stretched over two innings.
It's not a big deal. That's what Krol told The Sun. He'll be more than ready to start in the sectional semifinal Wednesday at Neuqua.
The only difference now will be he has a save to his credit, in addition to six wins this year.
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