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Can_of_corn Hangout Grand Counsel

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No, quick resolution. Throw two seam strikes early and trust that if they swing you'll get your share of outs. Very few pitches despite 4 hitters to the plate.

Was kidding.

The walks are truly inexcusable when you have the stuff he has. He has to know he can't afford to put on extra runners.

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