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Lance McCullers’ Knuckle-Curve
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It was a pleasure to watch Lance McCullers pitch this gem yesterday – here’s his 81 mph knuckle-curveball to fan Joey Gallo.
Gerrit Cole’s Four-Seam Fastball
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Any worries about Gerrit Cole being in any kind of a pitching “slump” were firmly brushed aside last night in a dominant outing – his vicious 98 mph four-seam fastball to Cavan Biggio being the pick of the bunch.
Tarik Skubal’s Slider
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It has been an impressive couple of months for rookie Detroit Tiger, Tarik Skubal – his filthy 83 mph slider accounting for Salvador Perez’s hot bat yesterday.
Adrian Morejon’s Curveball
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Veteran Dodger Max Muncy was swinging for air after this lovely 84 mph curveball from young Padres’ hurler Adrian Morejon.
Dustin May’s Two-Seam Fastball
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The movement on Dustin May’s two-seam fastball is turning heads across baseball – this 100 mph heater to Manny Machado is one of the best pitches around right now.
Brady Singer’s Slider
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Dare I say it, but if Tarik Skubal was great, Brady Singer was just a little bit better. The control on this 86 mph slider to strike out Niko Goodrum was masterful.
Adam Wainwright’s Four-Seam Fastball
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The wily veteran, Adam Wainwright improved to 5-1 on the year with another stellar outing – this 89 mph heater painting the outside corner for a K of Jace Peterson.
Luis Castillo’s Changeup
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The Cincinnati Reds are on a roll, and their ace Luis Castillo is one of the reason’s why – this devastating low changeup to fan Erik Gonzalez was one of my favorites today.
Devin Williams‘ Four-Seam Fastball
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People are tuning in to watch the Brewers right now just for Devin Williams. This 99 mph climbing four-seam fastball expertly catches the outside corner of Brad Miller’s strike zone.