Smith-Shawver's fastball usage being over 50% is an active choice by the organization, focusing on his command. His slider usage dropped in this game, impacting his effectiveness against right-handed batters.
Out of the eight hard hit balls against Smith-Shawver, six came from right-handed hitters, exposing a weakness in his pitch utilization. All three home runs allowed were hit by right-handed batters.
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