"In Mark Bowman's article pertaining him for MLB.com, Strider commented on his fastball and how he wasn't able to command the zone like he knows he can. Also that his slider is an effective pitch, but isn't helpful when he's behind on counts or not deceiving the hitter enough to try to swing at it. Although his velocity has risen, the results aren't showing."
"Edward Cabrera faced the team as a starter on the eighth on this month, going deep into eight innings, and securing the win (5-1) after giving up only one run and eleven total strikeouts. Attacking the zone with a combination of solid pitches from his arsenal, along with the run production given by his team was all he needed to push through."
"The last time we talked about Strider and his appearance on the mound, he only pitched for three innings, giving up seven runs, 10 total hits with only two strikeouts. This resulted in a White Sox 13-9 win over the Braves in their series opener. Pretty brutal. Not only are fans disappointed , but he's displayed his frustration on multiple occasions since his performance decline."
Spencer Strider has struggled recently, allowing seven runs and ten hits in a three-inning start and showing visible frustration amid declining results. He reports losing command of his fastball and that his slider, while effective, fails when he falls behind in counts or fails to deceive hitters. His velocity has increased but outcomes have not improved. Opposing starter Edward Cabrera recently beat the Braves, throwing eight innings with eleven strikeouts and holds a 3.52 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. The Braves require better pitching command and offensive support to avoid repeating past struggles against Miami.
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