Pitchers and batters are constantly at war with one another.
When the advantage begins to tilt in favor of one side, the other will make an adjustment. When it inevitably tilts back, more adjustments follow. It’s a cosmic cycle that has been in motion since the early days of baseball.
It’s also the situation in which Diamondbacks right-hander Archie Bradley finds himself.
Bradley, who not too long ago was regarded as one of the most dominant relief pitchers in the National League, has posted a 3.65 ERA this season, due in part to some particularly poor performances in recent months.