The game features a highly anticipated pitching duel between Oakland's Tim Hudson (16-7) and the Red Sox ace, Pedro Martínez (14-4).
— One of the most highly anticipated pitching matchups in years, at least in Japan, was equal to the expectations Tuesday night.
Remaining at the piano for all but the "Put Your Dreams Away" encore, Comstock is playing and arranging at the peak of his estimable form -- even if he still resorts to speak-singing when anticipating pitch trouble.
fastball, Fordyce anticipated the pitch and drove it into the stands for a three-run homer.
If both sides anticipated the pitch to offer some good zip and carry, the home bowlers would have been disappointed with what they found: a little gently swing for Tim Southee and Trent Boult with both new balls; but nothing off the pitch and, once the hardness had disappeared from the ball, a sedentary pace that in no way replicated the lively practice nets.
The hitter is trying to anticipate the pitch, is that right?
During an at-bat, for example, base runners are usually controlled by several buttons while the player anticipates the pitch.
Zito threw a ball, then came back with a fastball -- and Posada appeared to anticipate the pitch, waiting an instant before he began to swing.
Most players will take a jab step backwards while anticipating the pitch, and then cross over with the left foot when entering the swing.
"Obviously, C.C. was signed to be an ace, so you anticipate" him pitching like one, Cashman said.
She's starring alongside Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson in the much-anticipated "Pitch Perfect 2," which will be out in May.
