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A's lose 8-7 in opener of 4-game series at Texas

"He made some good pitches in the bottom of the strike zone, and they went down there and they got them and they found holes," Washington said.

San Diego Padres (35-34) at San Francisco Giants (35-33), 10:15 p.m. (ET)

"For him, it's about the secondary pitches in the strike zone," manager Bud Black said.

Mariners have no answers for Colon

I think we just need to do a better job of working down a little bit lower in the strike zone.

Iwakuma loses 1st game in 10 starts as A's top M's

"You guys could see that the pitches they hit were up in the strike zone," Iwakuma said.

Rockies handle Hamels, beat Phillies 5-2

The 25-year-old Venezuelan attacked the strike zone with fury.

Kluber spoils Strasburg's return, Tribe beat Nats

I tried to pound the strike zone as much as I could, but it was a little bit hit or miss, which is to be expected.

San Francisco Giants (34-31) at Atlanta Braves (39-27), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

"For the most part I controlled the walks and attacked the strike zone.

Wilhelmsen blows another save in loss to Astros

When he did find the strike zone, the pitches were up and over the plate allowing the Astros to take advantage.

Cardinals get a lift from Wacha in routing Mets

"Wacha's fastball strayed up in the strike zone during the first inning, and as he dialed it down and down further the Mets started flailing at the changeup.

Mariners' Harang allows 2 hits in win over Astros

"It does make a big difference when you can establish the strike zone and get ahead early," Harang said, "and you can execute multiple pitches.

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Miami Marlins fail to contain St. Louis Cardinals' tough hitters

"The key for him is to pound the strike zone," Redmond said.

Toronto Blue Jays (29-36) at Texas Rangers (38-28), 8:05 p.m. (ET)

"He's a great pitcher, so I was looking for something in the strike zone, and I was aggressive...

BALTIMORE: Tillman, Davis lead Orioles past Red Sox 2-0

Chris Tillman took a two-hitter into the seventh inning, Chris Davis hit his major...