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Offspeed pitching, 6 area zone pitching, and two to three change of speeds

is required at the pro level. Your most effective pitchers are the ones who can do this. Rachel Garcia is a good example of a pitcher that moves the ball around and changes speeds effectively. Even she was beat in extra innings the other night. Just shows how good the hitters are in this league. Emma was working on her off speed early in the season, but went away from it as the season went on, she seemed hesitant to throw it when the games were on the line. I guess she was worried about giving up more walks since she couldn't throw consistent strikes with the pitches later in the season. Emma will find her way in the league as will Cori. We have to remember they are playing against 5 to 6 year pro's!
Posted: 06/14/2025 at 05:26 PM ET
(In response to this post by MidloHokie)

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Packed house in Chattanooga, Emma Lemley in the circle
hokiehigh2000 06/14/25 12:05 PM ET
Emma being pulled after one inning
hokiehigh2000 06/14/25 12:37 PM ET
Without some reliable change of speed it's going to be tough to . . .
MidloHokie 06/14/25 12:48 PM ET
Offspeed pitching, 6 area zone pitching, and two to three change of speeds
PokieHokie 06/14/25 05:26 PM ET
Was Lemley calling her own pitches?**
dallasvt 06/15/25 02:29 PM ET
Probably not with a sophomore catcher! I would say coach Johnson was!**
PokieHokie 06/16/25 01:17 PM ET
Except she pitched 5 inning in her last outing and gave up 1
hokiepro 06/14/25 01:11 PM ET
100% on that Hokiepro!**
PokieHokie 06/14/25 03:32 PM ET
Midlo will never give Emma credit for pitching well.
VTChip 06/14/25 03:26 PM ET
Were her non-strikes subject to ump bias or was she just off-base[sic]?**
TomTurkey 06/14/25 06:02 PM ET
Don't think that's true. I've often said 'she's a very good pitcher'.
MidloHokie 06/14/25 03:51 PM ET
Midlo 'Highlights' pitcher's shortcomings.........
Techdady 06/14/25 05:10 PM ET
I wonder how much of it was the coaching staff's shortcomings as opposed
dallasvt 06/14/25 05:26 PM ET
No need to wonder.......It's always both. **
Techdady 06/14/25 05:40 PM ET
Well, we get some more data on that question based on . . .
MidloHokie 06/14/25 07:38 PM ET
Mazz already has a nasty change. Her issue is consistent command **
hokiepro 06/15/25 08:59 AM ET
Like I said.**
MidloHokie 06/15/25 09:37 AM ET