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Originally Posted by The Big Chill
Was the first pitch too, wasn't it? The fastball only works once the batter's timing has been messed with after seeing the knuckleball.
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It was indeed the first pitch. Maybe he was hoping to catch Cabrera by surprise.
"He'll never expect a fastball right down the middle to start the at bat! It's the perfect plan!"
Ah well - even things like this are easier to shrug off when your team is 17-4 in their last 21.