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Watching video pays dividends for Lamb
- Updated: June 2, 2016
DENVER — What lefty John Lamb figured out on Wednesday had less to do with what he did so well on the mound during his career-high seven innings for a 7-2 Reds victory over the Rockies. It’s was what Lamb did leading up to the start.
Lamb put more effort into his preparation. For the first time in his career, he admitted, he watched video.
“I shared with [Dan] Straily that for the first time in my career at this level, I felt like I was prepared out there. I watched video on the opponents and them failing, and it gave me a little bit more hope and optimism moving forward with my stuff,” Lamb said. “That’s the fully open and honest version of why I would hope nights like tonight could continue to happen.”
Lamb allowed one earned run and six hits with one walk and two strikeouts. Watching video was the suggestion of pitching coach Mark Riggins. Previously, Lamb relied on his own stuff and focused on attacking hitters, which was something he learned in the Royals’ system.
“That’s something that was almost taught at a developmental level in the Minor Leagues, that you just go out there and be the best version of yourself and let the chips fall where they may,” …
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