1.   Clark feels that he is throwing the ball well overall, but when he tries his slider, opposing hitters blast it.

2.   Fast balls are blown past opposing hitters.

3.   He often plays in what might be considered shallow right field, making it difficult for opposing hitters to sneak ground balls past him.

4.   Most starters become more vulnerable as the game progresses, as opposing hitters begin to time their fastballs and better recognize the off-speed stuff.

5.   Sanders has been working on a more direct pitching delivery since spring training, and opposing hitters have been working him over during the regular season.

6.   The Mets have also spent much of this season trying to identify a left-hander who would be particularly tough on opposing left-handed hitters.

7.   At times, John Burkett baffles the Texas Rangers as much as opposing hitters.