Marlins pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. could not contain his excitement last week when talking about Pablo Lopez’s development. It only took three innings today for the fans to see why.
Lopez utilized a tremendous changeup/fastball mix to get three strikeouts in just three innings during today’s 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. His only mistake was a home run allowed to Atlanta’s Austin Riley. Lopez also pounded the zone, only allowing one walk, and throwing 25 strikes in 37 pitches.
Stottlemyre Jr. mentioned that he added a cutter to his repertoire, as well as enhanced his sinker and other breaking balls.