That's why it's so important to have that gap between your fastball and off-speed pitches: then, when you effectively locate your fastball, it plays at a higher velocity.

His fastball command was a little erratic, but the command on his offspeed pitches was there, and his velocity was good. He got his work in. It did not set him back.

I've got some good movement on my sinking fastball, and I rely on that.

Everybody here has the ability to throw a fastball down and away or throw a breaking ball in the dirt for a swing and a miss. But are we able to stay in that moment and understand what we're trying to accomplish and see it in our mind before we execute and then make the pitch?

Once I get completely right mechanically and with command, maybe I only use two or three pitches to get through seven innings.

It is good to kind of put your pride aside for the betterment of the ball club. We are all on board for that, even if you want to go another inning.