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Pat Hentgen's Struggles Continue: A Fall from Glory

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Pat Hentgen, Toronto Blue Jay right-hander, struggled in his last outing against the Cleveland Indians, allowing five home runs, a personal record and the most by any pitcher in the majors this season. With four of the homers coming with no one on base, the game was a nail-biter until the eighth inning. Hentgen's struggles have been a recurring theme throughout the season, and despite a good start, he was unable to maintain it past the seventh inning. As he sat in front of his locker after the game, Hentgen took the blame for his earned-run average, which has grown to 5.77. "My fastball location has been off all year," he said. "I haven't been able to get my hook over."

Key Takeaways:

  • Pat Hentgen's struggles continued in his last outing, allowing five home runs, the most by any pitcher in the majors this season.
  • Four of the homers came with no one on base, keeping the game close until the eighth inning.
  • Hentgen's earned-run average has grown to 5.77, which he attributes to his inability to locate his fastball and get his hook over.
  • Shortstop Alex Gonzalez and left fielder Joe Carter were unable to collaborate on Albert Belle's shallow fly, allowing a double that led to multiple runs.
  • Hentgen took the blame for his performance and stated that he can't figure out the problem.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have lost their past two games with their best two starters, Pat Hentgen and David Cone.
  • Pat Hentgen's start at an open SkyDome was attended by a crowd of 47,113, the second-largest crowd of the season.

Statistics:

  • 5 home runs allowed by Pat Hentgen, the most by any pitcher in the majors this season.
  • 4 home runs came with no one on base.
  • 7 runs allowed by Pat Hentgen in 8 innings.
  • 5.77 earned-run average for Pat Hentgen.
  • 122 pitches thrown by Pat Hentgen.
  • 70 strikes out of 121 pitches thrown by Pat Hentgen.
  • 3-2 record for Pat Hentgen after his start.

Sources:

  • LARRY MILLSON, Toronto ONT -- BY LARRY MILLSON Sport Reporter Toronto

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  • THE GAME Indians 7, Jays 4

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