Video summary
Austin Wells praised Cam Schlittler's dominant performance in a recent game where he effectively utilized his heater and maintained excellent command throughout the afternoon. Despite facing significant challenges from opposing pitchers who were nearly perfect at times, Schlittler managed to roll through those difficult situations with ease. His ability to stay in the zone allowed him to secure key outs while keeping the team competitive even when they faced a tough loss overall.
The conversation also touched on how previous struggles have motivated Schlittler and his teammates to perform better under pressure. Dusty noted that Cam approached every outing with the same focus and determination he usually displays, knowing exactly what was required of him at each moment. This mindset helped them stay close in games where even a single swing could change the outcome, highlighting how their pitching has been instrumental in keeping the offense involved despite not always getting desired results at the plate.
When discussing specific plays like Olson's hit off Schlittler's heater, Austin emphasized that it was more than just luck or a perfect pitch; it required respect for one of the best hitters currently playing. He acknowledged that while they are trying to find ways to score more runs and move runners over, their pitchers have done an incredible job keeping them in contention throughout these matchups. The team remains optimistic about extending their lineup depth so that fresh arms can come up later with favorable match-ups as games progress toward the end.
Overall, Austin expressed satisfaction with Schlittler's effort while reminding everyone to avoid placing too much pressure on themselves during high-stakes moments. By taking necessary knocks when possible and trusting in their pitching staff, they hope to create better opportunities for offense down the stretch. This balanced approach allows players like Cam to feel good about their contributions without feeling overwhelmed by expectations or trying to force outcomes that may not happen immediately.
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Dusty, what do you think allowed Cam to
be so dominant this afternoon?
>> Um I mean she was in the zone with his
heater. Um all the stuff was moving
great, so
um got ahead and
um was able to just kind of roll through
those through those guys over there.
It's a great lineup and he did a great
job.
>> Did you get an added sense of of
motivation after having a little bit of
a hiccup last time out of him going out
there trying to trying to make sure he's
able to get the job done?
>> Uh
yeah, I mean I feel like he was the same
Cam as he usually is. Um
went out there and knew what he had to
do. Um you know
uh yeah, I mean at the moment those guys
got to be almost perfect for us to to be
in the ballgame and they have been,
which has been incredible. So um he
knows what he needs to do and and he did
a great job.
>> You mentioned that. When you get
pitching like you guys have been getting
lately, just as an offense, what are the
discussions like in in trying to find a
way to score some more runs?
>> Yeah, I mean when
when it's a one-nothing ballgame, we're
one swing away um to being back in it.
So those guys are doing an incredible
job of of keeping us close in these
games and
um yeah, just trying to find stuff at
the plate. I mean trying to move guys
over and and get jobs done. So
um now I feel like
we've done a pretty good job up and down
of having great at-bats. Um you know,
we're just not getting the results and
um but our guys on the mound are keeping
us in it.
>> Dusty, that pitch to Olson was a
hundred. Pretty much kind of down. Just
trying to get it down a little bit more
or was he just hit a a great pitch right
there?
>> No, I mean just 2-0 heater, third time
up. Um one of the best hitters in the
game right now, so um tip your cap,
great swing and
um yeah, it was a great pitch, but um
yeah, he put a good swing on it. Just
tip your cap there.
Feel good?
>> Yeah.
>> Feel good. I mean always want more, so
um
you know, feel like
um you know, try not to put too much
pressure on. Like you said, trying to
score runs and trying to do too much. Um
so taking the knocks when you can get
them and hopefully extending the lineup
allows for, you know, guys to come up at
the end of the game
um with good match-ups, so
um yeah, feeling good.