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BNN Stats: Reliever Split Stats Leaders
Monday, March 8th , 2077
Today we look at the top 5 relievers leading the Pioneers of the Diamond in saves during spring training.
Robert Barr, LAR, 2
Bob Burke, AM, 2
Francisco Mateo, RCH, 2
Joseph Simpson, OZA, 2
Tyler Walker, MXC, 2
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Boston's Núñez Out 4 Months
Sunday, March 7th , 2077
When José Núñez was hurt against the Alcatraz Island Jail Break, the Boston Revolution were hopeful that the injury was not serious. However, it proved to be more severe than first thought. The 21-year-old reliever suffered a torn back muscle throwing a pitch in yesterday's game. Team doctors told BNN today that Núñez would miss 4 months of the season.
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Brad Beck may have a new secret weapon in his pitch arsenal
Saturday, March 6th , 2077
This offseason, Brad Beck has been hard at work on a new pitch that could redefine his effectiveness on the mound: the slider. After seeking out new ways to diversify his offerings, Brad Beck worked with the team’s pitching coaches and data scientists to develop this new pitch from the ground up.
Starting from his motion and natural release point, the slider was identified as a good pitch to try out. He then went through the basics of the grip, intent, and release. This was perhaps the longest part of the training, as Brad Beck really got a feel for the slider. Finally, he met up with the team's data scientists, who made use of advanced biomechanical tracking and video analysis in order to help him refine the spin and movement of the pitch.
"I wanted to add something different to my mix," Brad Beck said. "The slider has a real chance to change the outcome of at-bats, and it’s been a lot of fun working on it." Brad Beck believes the addition of the slider will make him even more unpredictable and dangerous on the mound. Fans will be eager to see this new pitch in action the mound in the coming season.
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