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Astros Dominate Cardinals as Wainwright Struggles
sports3 years ago

Astros Dominate Cardinals as Wainwright Struggles

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is struggling to find the feel for his curveball, a pitch that has been iconic throughout his career. Despite his frustration, Wainwright is trying to stay positive and be a supportive teammate. In his recent outing against the Houston Astros, he gave up six earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings. With his career win total at 198, Wainwright's chances of reaching 200 wins are uncertain as his ERA sits at 7.45. Despite the difficulties, manager Oliver Marmol expressed confidence in Wainwright and his determination to bounce back. Wainwright hopes to rediscover the sharpness of his curveball to revive his performance in the second half of the season.

"The Rise of Sweepers in MLB: Explained"
sports3 years ago

"The Rise of Sweepers in MLB: Explained"

The "sweeper" is a new term to describe a certain type of breaking ball that's been around for a long time in Major League Baseball. It's a coveted pitch because it produces more soft contact and has a tighter spin that looks more like a fastball. The pitch is showing up on broadcasts and scoreboards just like "curveball" and "slider." The Angels' Shohei Ohtani and the Padres' Yu Darvish are among the pitchers who use it.