Griffin Plays Chess on the Mound

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 28th, Foster Griffin is really showing out on the mound, comparing his pitching style to a chess game. He's got seven different pitches, and he uses them with serious strategy, just like a chess master moves their pieces. On Saturday, he pitched seven innings, letting up only one run on three hits and two walks, and he struck out nine batters, tying his career high.
This is his first full season as a starter in the big leagues, and he's been consistently good. He threw a lot of pitches, 112 in total, which is the most for a national starter in a while.
His team's offense finally showed up, getting double digit hits for the first time in a few days. Griffin had a solid outing, cruising through seven innings, something he's done four times this year. Even though the bullpen gave up a lead in the eighth, Griffin's performance was the highlight of the game. It helped the Nationals break a four-game losing streak and hopefully get some momentum back.
What makes Griffin so effective is his cutter, but he also has six other pitches he can mix in. This versatility allows him to be super strategic. He usually throws his four-seam fastball a lot, but on Saturday, he actually used his change-up more than any other secondary pitch. This ability to switch things up makes Griffin a really unique and dangerous pitcher. He's definitely proving himself to be one of the top starters in the league. That's the story for today. Washington Nationals News Today, Driven By AI. I'm Corey with the story.