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Tyler Glasnow’s Curveball
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Tyler Glasnow made his second start of 2022 as he works his way back from surgery and prepares for the playoffs. Glasnow looked like his old self, picking up seven strikeouts in under four innings. He put away Kiké Hernández on a dirty breaking ball in the second.
Jesús Luzardo’s Curveball
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Michael Harris II and the Braves traveled to Miami on the heels of a weekend sweep over the rival Mets. They would not find the same success on Monday as Jesús Luzardo and the Marlins shut out the strong Atlanta lineup 4-0. Luzardo struck out 12, including Harris here in the sixth.
Lance McCullers Jr.’s Knuckle-Curve
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Lance McCullers Jr.tossed a gem in his final regular-season start, but the Astros would fall to the Phillies 3-0. McCullers struck out five, all on breaking pitches, and put away Bryce Harper on a great one here.
Aaron Nola’s Knuckle-Curve
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Aaron Nola opposed McCullers on the hill as the Phillies attempted to clinch the final NL Wild card spot. Nola was in complete control all evening, striking out nine over six and two-thirds shutout innings. He put away Jeremy Peña on a filthy knuckle-curve in the first.
José Alvarado’s Sinker
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The third pitcher from this matchup comes in the form of José Alvarado. Alvarado recorded three of his four outs by way of the strikeout and tied up Kyle Tucker on an unbelievable sinker.
Tony Gonsolin’s Splitter
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It was a bullpen game for the Dodgers as Tony Gonsolin only pitched a pair of innings, but the righty continued to pitch well and tallied three Ks, all on splitters. Ryan McMahon was victim number one in the first.
Rich Hill’s Curveball
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Rich Hill can still sling it – even in the twilight of his career at the age of 42. He picked up a strikeout per inning in his six frames and showed off his patented breaking ball to record the strikeout of Vidal Bruján.
Triston McKenzie’s Curveball
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Triston McKenzie continued his strong season Monday, though the Royals would get the win in extras. McKenzie struck out four including Drew Waters on a breaking ball that fell off the table.
Bryce Elder’s Sinker
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Bryce Elder entered Monday coming off a complete game shutout, but the Marlins ensured that he would not see the same success. Elder still struck out five in as many innings and put away Jon Berti on a filthy two-seamer in the second.
José Berríos‘ Curveball
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José Berríos picked up the win in his final start of the 2022 regular season. He struck out five and caught Gunnar Henderson looking on a back-door curveball that caught just enough of the plate.
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