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Tyler Mahle battled through a rough road outing against the Padres, surrendering five earned runs in over five innings—but don’t let the score fool you: he struck out a season-high nine batters. The real story? Two early walks that turned into runs, highlighting how costly free passes can be. While some argue he should’ve been given the chance to finish the sixth inning—especially with pride on the line—others say modern strategy demands smarter pitcher management. Since returning from injury, Mahle’s been stellar: ERA down, WHIP improved, slider sharper, and velocity up. The key? Getting ahead in counts early—he’s in control when he does, and vulnerable when he doesn’t.

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