NEW YORK -- The roots of Seth Lugo's scoreless-innings streak -- a career-high 14 innings and counting entering Wednesday's play -- are not much different than the origins of his success as a big league pitcher. Lugo is throwing his curveball early and often, generating whiffs and soft contact seemingly at will.
Perhaps the most striking difference is that unlike last year, when left-handed batters hit .293 off him, Lugo has limited them to an .067 mark this season.
"If you're a right-hander trying to get lefties out, the curveball in particular is a good pitch to help you do that," manager Mickey Callaway said.