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- Updated: July 19, 2016
DENVER — Rockies manager Walt Weiss said recently that he was ready to use right-hander Adam Ottavino in high-leverage situations, and Ottavino flourished in his first opportunity.
Coming in with one out and the tying run on second base, Ottavino threw a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Monday’s 7-4 win over the Rays.
“I’m about 90 percent,” Ottavino said. “My stuff I feel like is just as good as ever. Obviously I’ve been behind in the count more than I’m used to being. To me, that’s the biggest thing. Just behind in the count and giving them a shot.”
Not only did Ottavino come in with a small lead for the first time this season, his final out came against a lefty. Coming into the game, lefties were hitting .311 against him in his career.
“A couple years ago, that was a bit of his Achilles’ heel, but he’s made some adjustments, especially right before he got hurt,” Weiss said. “He feels much more confident …
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