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Ian Anderson’s Changeup
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Worth his weight in gold this postseason, Atlanta’s young starter Ian Anderson delivered the goods once again by restricting the Dodgers to just one run in his four stellar innings. This delightful 89 mph changeup to strike out Chris Taylor with runners on base in the fourth inning was his most important out of the day.
Walker Buehler’s Knuckle-Curve
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Three of Walker Buehler’s six strikeouts came thanks to his elite knuckle-curveball. A wonderful 12-6 82 mph curve took care of the dangerous Ozzie Albies in the bottom of the third inning. Buehler would exit in the bottom of the fourth after giving up three runs, which would prove decisive in the final result.
Brusdar Graterol’s Sinker
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The powerful young right-hander Brusdar Graterol is born for the offseason with his cavalier character and pure heat. This 100 mph two-seam fastball to blow away veteran Adam Duvall at least deserved a replay!
A.J. Minter’s Four-Seam Fastball
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Wow, what a sensational two innings in relief from lefty A.J. Minter, who struck out four of the six batters he faced through two scoreless innings. This 97 mph high heater kept climbing enough for Mookie Betts to chase it. Nasty!
Tyler Matzek’s Slider
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If there is one reliever who has owned the postseason so far, it is Atlanta’s calm and cool Tyler Matzek. The big lefty once again was dominant with his lethal slider. Corey Seager had no chance with this beautiful 86 mph disappearing effort.
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