He displayed improved command of his breaking pitches — just ask Chase Utley, who stared at a full-count curveball when he struck out to end the fifth.
Guardiola's significantly improved command of English over the past year, and his stated desire to one day work in England, has conspiracy theorists jumping.
Over the last three weeks, Vazquez has been the Yankees' most consistent starter, going 4-2 with a 2.73 earned run average in six appearances dating to May 12, a stretch in which he has had improved command of his fastball.
They were told that "the report also recommended administrative actions for some members of the chain of command to improve command oversight".
Japan is debating how to improve citizens' command of English.
Although he learned French in Iran, he improved his command of the language during trips to France and Belgium.
Pelfrey's has improved the command of his fastball, particularly down in the strike zone, and he has integrated a curveball into his repertory again.
Pérez, always lethal against left-handers, has improved his command of his backdoor slider to right-handed hitters, and he is comfortable throwing it for strike one, or after a steady stream of inside pitches.
He worked diligently to improve his command of the language, and he reported with schoolboy pride to his diary how he was coming along, and scolded himself when his conversation sputtered.
Guo's ever increasing contact with multinational advertisers has improved his command of English, De Dios says.
