How SF Giants' Doval got back to pitching with joy'
Briefly

Camilo Doval returned to Nationals Park with a notable transformation in his performance. After experiencing a rough patch that included a demotion from the majors, Doval underwent significant changes to his mechanics, which he embraced more readily this season. He has dramatically reduced his ERA to 1.16 and has not allowed a run in his last 19 appearances. The turnaround has been so impressive that his teammates have commented on the positive change in both his performance and demeanor, reflecting his resilience in overcoming difficulties of the past year.
"This game will beat the heck out of you sometimes. You could see that last year, but this year man, it's been awesome to see him get back to himself."
"Doval was a little resistant to change last season... This spring, Doval was much more receptive."
"It's been really impressive to see... obviously, on the field is awesome. But I think more impressive is seeing him get back to himself in the locker room."
"Doval has not allowed a run in his last 19 appearances, the longest such streak of his career."
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