96 miles an hour!
May 7th, 2008 at 09:08am Wally Haas
Lots to like about last night’s Cubs win, but what I found most encouraging was the velocity on Kerry Wood’s fastball. If he can throw his fastball in the mid-90s consistently, something I worried about considering his injuries, that will make him more effective as he learns how to be a closer.
That fastball will make his new pitch, a “backup slider” devastating.
Carlos Zambrano continues to look like a Cy Young candidate. Last night’s eight shutout innings was just what the team needed given the struggles of the other starters. Big Z has allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his eight starts.
Today it’s Jon Lieber’s turn. He’s looked good in long relief. Let’s hope he looks good in the rotation.
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1. Shirley Parks | May 7th, 2008 at 11:46 am
That is great. But have you ever been out to Roy Gayle Baseball Complex and watched this kids ages 10 to 15 pitch and play ball. It is awesome. Some of those boys and girls are true athletics and the parent and grandparent support is awesome. If you have time some Saturday morning or afternoon and watch some good baseball stop out at Roy Gayle. I know you will have a good time and they also have the best Hot Dogs in town.
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