There must be something that determines whether a pitcher wakes up one morning, his arm loose and lively, able to dominate hitters. Five days later, that same pitcher with that same arm rises, heads to the park, and his pitches have deserted him. This phenomenon has endured for . . . oh, say more... -
With a Big Rally, Pirates End Lannan's Nice Run
There must be something that determines whether a pitcher wakes up one morning, his arm loose and lively, able to dominate hitters. Five days later, that same pitcher with that same arm rises, heads to the park, and his pitches have deserted him. This phenomenon has endured for . . . oh, say more...-
By Barry Svrluga