"Siriano's curveball makes up over a quarter of his pitches, though it hasn't been quite as effective. His splitter might be his best pitch in terms of relative value, he just doesn't throw it enough for it to be a real weapon."
"What keeps that from giving him big trouble is an elite groundball rate that comes from throwing his 97 mph bowling-ball sinker nearly half the time."
"The Cubs either need to be so patient that the walks create more problems than grounders can solve, or they'll have to elevate and celebrate."
The Cubs are starting Jameson Taillon, while the Angels counter with José Siriano, who has shown inconsistency in spring training. Siriano's recent performances include two scoreless outings after a rough start. His elite groundball rate stems from a powerful sinker, though he struggles with control. The Cubs must either exploit Siriano's walk issues or adapt their hitting strategy due to unfavorable wind conditions. A patient approach may be necessary to succeed against Siriano's pitching style.
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