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The key tonight... which ever team goes to the bullpen first will lose.
I think NY is in worse shape in the Pen then boston...
Main reason... closers.
Rivera is a power pitcher, and last night he didn't warm up to save his arm and he threw a few good pitches and also threw junk. For him to be effective, he has to blow by guys and hit his spots. 94-95mph.
The flip side is Foulke, who also has pitched more then he ever does and more often, days, and innings and batters and pithcers... difference is... he doesn't throw gas, he's a finence pitcher... the upside is... he's more capable while fatigued to be able to pitch. The downside is, if he doesn't have his "stuff" he's much worse off then Rivera, he'll hang balls over the plate... if he can find it.
either way... it's been soooo much fun to watch... except game #3... they've all been close and good games.
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