re: Walker probable Game 2 starter

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Will be very curious to see how disciplined they are against Lange's curveball in the dirt or off the plate. He gets lots of swings and misses on that pitch, which often is NOT a strike.

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When teams do this why not have Lange throw it for strikes because it's almost impossible to know where that ball will land. They would have to give up on the curve completely or at least most of the team would of that is the strategy for the opposing team. So if they choose not to swing at the curve, start throwing it for strikes regularly. They would then have to change the approach. Once they change the approach then start throwing it in the dirt.