11.   Pitchers pitch for themselves.

12.   Pitchers are pitching.

13.   Pitchers pitch away.

14.   Some pitchers cannot pitch on consecutive days and do not have the mind-set required to work in short relief.

15.   The new pitcher pitches like the old pitcher.

16.   The way the pitchers have pitched.

17.   When pitchers pitch around Piazza, Blowers said, it creates chances for others.

18.   With less production in so many spots, opposing pitchers can pitch around certain hitters, picking and choosing the hitters they believe will do the least damage.

19.   With that kind of early lead, pitchers can pitch a different kind of game, one that usually benefits them.

20.   You get that just by talking with him, how pitchers are pitching him and how he has to adjust.