41.   Joyce said he thought the focus on pitch counts was related to the length of games.

42.   Johnson had retired all five Giants, using his pitch count with the efficiency of a certified public accountant.

43.   Martinez still reached what is becoming his customary triple-digit pitch count, and he got into trouble in the fifth inning.

44.   Montreal pitchers had a history of success and good health under Kerrigan, who carefully monitors pitch counts and requires a lot of long-tossing.

45.   Most managers will monitor the pitch counts of their young arms closely.

46.   Not when his reality includes mandatory pitch counts and salary incentives tied to innings totals that are no longer sure things.

47.   Now Major League Baseball is attempting to get umpires on the same page by clumsily monitoring pitch counts.

48.   Oates watches pitch counts closely.

49.   Nunez is on a strict pitch count to strengthen his arm for starting.

50.   Pettitte seemed to be barely hanging on, his pitch count mounting on the hot and muggy afternoon.