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Los Angeles Shuts Out Twin Cities, 2-0: Jim Meier was throwing strikes early and getting ahead in the count, his manager said after the Los Angeles Pobladores hurler tossed a 3-hit, complete game shutout against the Twin Cities Northmen.
"I went right after each hitter, trying to get ahead in the count," said Meier. "I wanted them to swing the bats and keep my pitch count down. It worked. I felt strong the whole game, even in the last two innings."
Meier walked 3 and struck out 4 in the 2-0 victory.
This season Meier has crafted a 20-6 mark with a 3.11 ERA in 263 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .246 against him and he has 130 strikeouts.
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"I went right after each hitter, trying to get ahead in the count," said Meier. "I wanted them to swing the bats and keep my pitch count down. It worked. I felt strong the whole game, even in the last two innings."
Meier walked 3 and struck out 4 in the 2-0 victory.
This season Meier has crafted a 20-6 mark with a 3.11 ERA in 263 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .246 against him and he has 130 strikeouts.
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View Game Log
Watch Highlights