...the seventh, he blew a fastball past Anderson for the final out."When he has all of his pitches working he's a tough pitcher," Panthers coach Jay Matthews said."To be able to throw a curveball in that situation for a strike, it just shows...

...Tournament on Wednesday, allowing just one run on eight hits in two wins. While Harlem's offense met up with a tough pitcher in Summer Wright, scoring five runs off her in the two games, Garrett held the Lady Buccaneers at bay to advance...

...sharply because I'm hitting my corners ? just little things like that."That improved control made Verlander a tough pitcher to wear down. Even if the opposition makes him throw a lot of pitches early, all he needs is a few quick outs. Then...

...the toughest ride in the world. Hudson shares the nickname because his sinkerball makes him one of baseball's toughest pitchers to catch. And that's what Atlanta assistant coach Fredi Gonzalez had in mind when he printed up the shirts and...

...ballplayers to be out of the playoffs this early. I guess we weren't disciplined enough to pull it out against a real tough pitcher." North Augusta was aggressive on the bases. The home team stole seven bases in an effort to generate some offense...

...is to keep us in the game," Reed said, "and I did that until the sixth inning. Our guys battled back against a tough pitcher, and then I gave the game away. I'm taking full responsibility for this one." Reed (0-1), one of only two...

...to his career average of .100 (4 for 40) against the veteran right-hander. Galarraga says Schilling is the toughest pitcher he's ever faced and no more evidence of that is required than the 19 strikeouts in 40 at-bats. The only pitcher...

...Comment. . . Matt Bodie, Jr. . .P. . .3B. . .6-1. . .170. . .South Aiken. . .Solid hitter, also tough pitcher Austin Childers, Sr. . .C. . .5-8. . .160. . .Batesburg-Leesville. . .Earned all-state honors last...

...turn a double play. Knoblauch batted leadoff and played second base against Anaheim. He came back in time to face a tough pitcher for him -- he was only 1-for-13 in his career against Angels starter Steve Sparks. Knoblauch was injured when...

...and the Irish battled both Washington-Wilkes and the sun in the bottom of the seventh inning. Facing one of the toughest pitchers in the area in right-hander Jason Silvey, Chris Mayr drew a walk to open the inning, then a single by Seth Easton...