41. A few pitches were low but nothing consistent. 42. A larger strike zone would presumably result in more pitches being called strikes and fewer balls, more pitches being hit and fewer taken. 43. A sinkerball pitcher, Bergman throws an excellent slider, and the two pitches are enough to make an average fastball seem better. 44. A trial judge concluded the pitch was true, saying evidence showed the acid neutralizing power of Maalox was greater than that of Mylanta. 45. Abbott pitched well Tuesday, but the Mariners would like his pitches to be a little sharper. . . . 46. Afterward, Young said he thought the pitch was deliberate. 47. After that, though, his pitches were up and he walked the next three men he faced, bringing up Buhner. 48. Again, the pitch is in the dirt. 49. All his pitches were around the plate. 50. All six pitches to Batista were sinkers. |