HOUSTON -- Chase Anderson, set to be the Opening Day starter on Thursday, came to the Brewers as a fastball-changeup pitcher who had gotten away from throwing his curveball.
The coaching staff has encouraged the right-hander to resume throwing the curveball along with an occasional cutter. Anderson, who is also throwing harder, has gone largely from a two-pitch to a four-pitch pitcher -- making a big difference to batters.
"It's a credit to him and to our front office as well," manager Craig Counsell said before Monday's 5-2 loss to the Astros in an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park.