With two runners on base and two outs in the sixth inning, Severino worked a 2-2 count against Seattle slugger Rowdy Tellez. After Tellez fouled one off, Severino froze him with an absolutely lethal backdoor sweeper. The pitch started well outside the zone but broke in, settling into catcher Shea Langeliers's mitt right on the outside corner.

Luis Severino is now an Athletics pitcher after getting the biggest contract in franchise history. But, hey, maybe the pitcher is worth all that money, right? He pitched well for the New York Mets last year,

New Athletics ace Luis Severino delivered an unforgettable performance on Opening Day, tossing six shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. His final stat line: three hits, four walks, six strikeouts and zero earned runs on just 99 pitches.