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Article: Harang gives up key walk to Bucs' Snell ; Pitcher admits he was trying to do too much; also gives up homers to Pirates Moss, Andy LaRoche.
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- Dayton Daily News
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- September 3, 2008
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CINCINNATI -- After a stint on the disabled list last month with
a strained forearm, Reds pitcher Aaron Harang knew his fastball
wouldn't resurface right away.
But while he's been putting out an all-points-bulletin for his
velocity, he might also want to consider assembling a search party
for his control.
"Taking a month off, it takes you a good couple of weeks to get
where you want to be," Harang said. "But for me, it's all about not
hitting the spots -- and not getting the breaks I'd like."
Harang failed to find the plate against opposing pitcher Ian
Snell, walking him to lead off the third inning, and that lapse
turned into a monumental break for the Pirates. Snell scored the
deciding ...