21.   But earlier this year, Wohlers suddenly lost his ability to throw strikes.

22.   But if Reed struggles to throw strikes, the Yankees could hammer him.

23.   But if he continues to have trouble throwing strikes, Mike Remlinger or Kerry Ligtenberg could take over.

24.   But once you load the bases, you have to throw strikes.

25.   But once the Mets started scoring runs, all Wilson had to do was throw strikes and let his defense do the rest.

26.   But once the shoulder healed, he suddenly lost his ability to throw strikes.

27.   But Lidle kept throwing strikes, kept getting outs, kept winning games.

28.   But the ball never felt right to Mendoza, he did not throw strikes and he did not hold the lead.

29.   But Sparks threw strikes.

30.   But the ball felt slippery to Mendoza and he could not throw strikes and he could not get comfortable.