Adolis vs. Devenski: Slider, changeup… and the untold story behind the 100th home run
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Before taking the mound last Monday night against the Texas Rangers, right-hander Chris Devenski had not had pleasant experiences facing the swing of Cuban Adolis García. In two matchups, “El Bombi’s” relentless wrist-spinning had made the Cerritos, California right-hander succumb to offers. During his first game on May 7 of last year, Adolis destroyed a Devenski slider on an 0-2 count. The result? Three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning, which made the score 13-7 against the Angels.
Adolis vs. Devenski: Slider, changeup… and the untold story behind the 100th home run
Adolis vs. Devenski: Slider, changeup… and…
Adolis vs. Devenski: Slider, changeup… and the untold story behind the 100th home run
Before taking the mound last Monday night against the Texas Rangers, right-hander Chris Devenski had not had pleasant experiences facing the swing of Cuban Adolis García. In two matchups, “El Bombi’s” relentless wrist-spinning had made the Cerritos, California right-hander succumb to offers. During his first game on May 7 of last year, Adolis destroyed a Devenski slider on an 0-2 count. The result? Three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning, which made the score 13-7 against the Angels.