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Watson at ease being Bucs’ lone LHP in ‘pen
- Updated: May 14, 2016
CHICAGO — For most, pitching is a constant game of tweaks in order to find a groove. Pirates left-hander Tony Watson said he hasn’t made a major mechanical change.
So how do you know when you’re in that groove?
“When the ball’s going to the spot you’re trying to get it to and it’s coming out free and easy,” Watson said. “You don’t feel as restricted, and your command’s back. That’s when you know you’re in a good place mechanically.”
Watson is in that place right now. After closely studying his delivery from last season and then making a minor adjustment in his release point, Watson has come back from a mediocre start to be his usual shutdown self. He has not allowed a run in seven of his past eight appearances, and he has allowed only two hits in his past six innings.
“Getting there,” Watson said. “It’s a …
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