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Article: Snell lasts 5 innings in 3-1 loss to Diamondbacks
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- June 7, 2008
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Pirates pitcher Ian Snell piled up nine strikeouts Friday night
against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Unfortunately for Snell, he also piled up pitches.
Hampered by erratic control and a bruised back, Snell was bounced
in five innings, as the Diamondbacks cruised to a 3-1 victory.
"I think I did all right," said Snell (2-6), who is winless in
his past 10 starts. "I was more aggressive. I threw my fastball
more."
Trying to break out of his six-week funk, Snell altered his off-
day routine. He threw two bullpen sessions, one on flat ground and
another off the mound, between starts.
"I'm trying to get back into my rhythm," Snell said. "I'm trying
to get my swagger back. Tonight, I think I had my ...