MLB.com’s Carrie Muskat spoke with Hendricks recently, and he divulged just how the ancient art of discipline helped him overcome some tight situations.
Remember the third inning of Game 7? The Cleveland Indians had runners on first and second in a tie game. Francisco Lindor was at the plate, ahead 3-0 in the count. Hendricks stepped off the mound and took a breath, making himself aware of the situation. He knew this batter could swing momentum against Chicago.
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“I said, ‘What do I need to do? I need a fastball down and away, I’ve got to get a strike,'” Hendricks said.