Joyce has not allowed a run in five games since he started throwing his ‘splinker,’ which hits 97-98 mph and complements his four-seam fastball that hits 103
Angels reliever Ben Joyce pitches against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning June 8, 2024, at Angel Stadium. ANAHEIM — Ben Joyce was in a jam Tuesday night, holding a two-run lead in the eighth inning with runners on the corners and one out.“I feel like I’m one pitch away in that situation,” Joyce said Wednesday.
“It’s very valuable,” Joyce said. “I want to be able to throw back-to-back or three days in a row, so quick ground ball outs will always be a good thing. It’s been very beneficial to have that in the arsenal.” It’s a grip that is a cross between a splitter and a sinker, so Joyce calls it a “splinker.” Right-hander José Soriano throws a similar pitch.
In the five games that Joyce has thrown the sinker, he has pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings, with eight strikeouts and five walks. Rendon said this week and next week he will sprint, and he needs to be able to do that on consecutive days. Class-A Inland Empire is at Lake Elsinore from Monday to Wednesday, and then at home for the weekend. Triple-A Salt Lake is at Tacoma at the start of the week, and then at home next weekend.Right-hander Davis Daniel will be promoted for his first major-league start Thursday. The Angels have not announced the corresponding move they will make to open a spot for Daniel.
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