Didier Fuentes looked absolutely dominant on Saturday, drawing 7 whiffs on just 25 pitches and pumping up to 99 MPH with his fastball. He did so, however, throwing only two pitches and throwing his four-seamer 80% of the time. It will be interesting to see what additional pitches he adds to his arsenal this season, if any. It’s difficult, as we know, to succeed as a starter with only two pitches. Fuentes looked nasty though and looked the part of an absolute weapon who could handle up to one time through
the order, but I would be skeptical of his success seeing hitters multiple times with that pitch mix, even if the fastball is looking like it did today.
Braves News
Ozzie Albies had an epic left-handed three-run walk-off home run against Nicaragua in the WBC for team Netherlands, down 3-1 in the 9th with 2 outs.
Didier Fuentes, James Karinchak, Austin Riley, and Mike Yastrzemski, among others had good days against the Orioles on Saturday.
MLB News
The Tigers did not even attempt to extend ace Tarik Skubal this offseason, as he is set to test free agency after this season.
