What is it that Brad Bergesen is doing differently now? Manager Dave Trembley says he is doing a much better job of locating his sinker since he returned from a short stay at Triple-A Norfolk.
Whatever the reason, the turnaround has been dramatic. Bergesen (shown at right pitching against the M's in the second inning) allowed 14 earned runs in 10 2/3 innings in his first three starts of the season, which led to his brief demotion. He gave up four runs on seven hits on the way to his first victory in his first start after being recalled, and has yet to give up a run since then. He is about to start the eighth tonight with a string of 14 2/3 scoreless innings.
It's great to see, especially considering how confused and discouraged he looked after getting knocked around in his third start of the season.
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