He gave us what he could. Unfortunately, he didn't have his best stuff today and we'll challenge him to improve next time. We are addressing that process (of jumping levels) and just challenging Jake to stay with a routine and pound the strike zone. He's got tremendous stuff and we still feel he can come out on the front end this time.
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Those first two runs, if you dissect what happened, they weren't well-hit balls. I think a young pitcher might get down on himself but I know that he reached down deep and said I'm OK. . . . He was in complete control of that game.Torey Lovullo
From the first pitch on, he was in total command and it sets the tone all the way around. The key for him is strike one. Every time you look up at the scoreboard, the count is 0-1 or 1-1. He's just fearless with his fastball and has pinpoint command.
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Our approach was solid. We battled to get back into the baseball game and these guys tomorrow are going to figure out how to get the job done. I'm certain of that. It's just frustrating to go through. We had the right guys up at the right time and I'll take my chances tomorrow with that same group.
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Every time I walk through those doors it feels like I'm home again. It's going to be a pretty exciting moment for me.
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I was excited by the idea of doing it getting his first win in Buffalo, but obviously we started on the road. The first win at any level has a very special meaning to me.
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