11.   It also enabled him to challenge hitters rather than nibble at corners.

12.   Key came on to start the sixth and challenged hitters with his best stuff.

13.   Lopez had seen Schilling throw fastballs early in the count all night, challenging hitters.

14.   Mendoza challenges hitters in a way Gooden and Rogers do not.

15.   Suppan challenged hitters with fastballs when they were looking for something offspeed.

16.   The key for Wells was challenging the hitters, striking out three.

17.   They have all seen how Wells thrives with his aggressive approach of challenging hitters with fastballs.

18.   Torre has been impressed by the way Hernandez has challenged left-handed hitters and said all eight of his outings had been positive.

19.   Unlike past seasons, Ortiz will challenge hitters in an effort to avoid walking them.

20.   Valdes was criticized for not challenging hitters.