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Kyle Freeland counting on new curveball to make him more versatile pitcher

SAN DIEGO — Kyle Freeland is ready for his encore, and he’s added a new twist to his act.

Actually, make that a curve.

It’s a pitch he hopes to utilize Tuesday night when he make his season debut in the Rockies’ game against the Padres at Petco Park.

“It’s a pitch I wanted to develop, with the goal to be able to throw it in any count,” Freeland said Monday.

The Rockies’ left-hander, coming off an impressive rookie season, knew that he needed another pitch in his repertoire, so he began tinkering with a curveball back in December.