Zero My Hero
Zero.
That's how many walks Matt Cain had tonight against the Mets. Over seven innings he threw 97 pitches, 67 for strikes, giving up two runs, five hits and striking out three. But even more than seeing the perfect game till the sixth, the zero walks are what make me happiest. He hasn't been having big problems with control, but a 4.5 BB/9 isn't great. And it's always good to see a young pitcher pitch deep into a game and not give away a bunch of free outs.
This was be far his best game this season. His longest outing, giving up fewer runs, hits and walks. It was also the first start this year he hasn't given up a home run. In fact, he didn't give up one extra-base hit. The pick-off errors are coachable. I'm just really excited to watch this guy develop.
That's how many walks Matt Cain had tonight against the Mets. Over seven innings he threw 97 pitches, 67 for strikes, giving up two runs, five hits and striking out three. But even more than seeing the perfect game till the sixth, the zero walks are what make me happiest. He hasn't been having big problems with control, but a 4.5 BB/9 isn't great. And it's always good to see a young pitcher pitch deep into a game and not give away a bunch of free outs.
This was be far his best game this season. His longest outing, giving up fewer runs, hits and walks. It was also the first start this year he hasn't given up a home run. In fact, he didn't give up one extra-base hit. The pick-off errors are coachable. I'm just really excited to watch this guy develop.
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