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Under control: Glasnow flashing improvements

SARASOTA, Fla. -- If Tyler Glasnow's first two Grapefruit League starts are any indication, the 6-foot-8 right-hander is finding comfort attacking the strike zone with an assortment of pitches, while keeping the walks to a minimum.

Glasnow showed a sharp curveball and was able to mix in his changeup during a three-inning, 52-pitch outing Friday against the Orioles, which the Bucs lost, 10-8. He struck out six and -- for the second straight start -- he did not yield a walk.

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"Encouraging outing -- his overall pace and rhythm were better," manager Clint Hurdle said.