The Return of Zito: Baby Steps

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MrLomez MrLomez posted 5/8/2008 from bayareasportsmachine.blogspot.com [flag]
Barry Zito returned to the starting rotation in Pittsburgh yesterday giving up 2 runs in 5 IP for the loss. Though his fastball was still topping out in the mid-80's, Zito managed to rack up 5 K's, including a pair of key 2-out rally killers, by making good use of his off-speed stuff... [link]

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