Spencer Strider gets the start on Sunday against the Tigers, as the Braves go for another sweep and their eighth straight win, a remarkable win streak at a time way past it mattering. Strider has had a mixed season, but has had a solid last two starts after some struggles, although perhaps with a different model of success than we are used to from Spencer. His fastball usage has taken a dive and he has started to meaningfully use his curveball and changeup, a start departure from his prior two-pitch approach. That change is the kind of thing that makes me believe in Strider to be a highly effective pitcher, despite potential loss in velocity after his injuries. He’s a really cerebral guy and will work hard to maximize his effectiveness with whatever tools he has available to him. Here’s ho

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