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Originally Posted by calculoso
IMO, it's a matter of how the defense behind the pitcher is used. McGowan's stuff is so good that the defense doesn't get used as often, or the hits are so hard that the defense doesn't have much of a chance. Litsch on the other hand has stuff which usually results in ground balls or other softer hits for the defense to field. With as good of a defense as the Jays have, it's a recipe for success - if the bats can score some runs.
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I agree, but Litsch's approach only works when hitters haven't figured him out yet. Otherwise, he gets smacked around like in his last start.
I'm actually surprised it's taken this long for the opposition to pounce on those flutterballs.
But yes, you are right. When Litsch fools hitters, they often ground out, which really does favor the Jays with their decent defense.