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it still isn't a "season"
but watching Jake's all-fastball first inning was unbelievable. I was at the Opening Day a couple of years ago when Syndergaard blew away the Cards in the 1st on 7 pitches, a K and two dribblers back to him. They had played "Thunderstruck" while he did his warmup tosses, and they were all 100 mph heaters. I don't remember if he threw any breaking balls during the inning, but that was the most intimidating thing I ever saw on a baseball field. It was a fun contrast to see Jake smiling as he did his magic.
I also enjoyed seeing Cespedes mash one into the stratosphere but... can he do anything else? I know they supposedly told him not to run, but I'm afraid he's more likely to hurt himself trying to hold back the way he was gimping down to first during his other ABs. I didn't see any of the scrimmages, maybe he looked better then. And I know he can still throw and catch from various videos I saw on social media.
Anyway, LFGM, undefeated since March 2020!
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