In a tense pitchers' duel against the Guardians, Carlos Rodón and Tanner Bibee initially dominated the game. The Yankees opened scoring with a DJ LeMahieu RBI single, but faced challenges against Bibee's high-speed pitching. A pivotal moment occurred when Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a solo home run, giving the Yankees the lead. In the seventh inning, Bibee's pitch speed noticeably decreased, allowing Yankees hitters to better anticipate his throws. This situation exemplified how a team's strategy can shift as a pitcher fatigues, ultimately leading to New York's victory.
The Yankees executed a classic strategy of exploiting a pitcher's fatigue, as illustrated in the pivotal seventh inning where they capitalized on Bibee's diminishing velocity.
Bibee's changing pitches with decreasing velocity and misplaced throws highlight the challenge young pitchers face as they adapt to the rigors of a big league game.
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