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Though he started strong, clocking fastballs at 95-96 mph, he quickly noted the challenges of pitching at altitude, where the ball does not react as it typically would. His pitches lacked the usual "carry," posing a unique challenge when he aimed to put batters away. He employed a series of pitches with the aim of keeping hitters off-balance— from fastballs away to sliders and splitters, he sought to maintain control over the sequence of events that unfolded with each batter.