Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Christian Scott ahead of his debut against the Rays, and four surprising starting pitchers that have put up great numbers over the first month-plus of the season. They also examine the unique challenges of hitting in Seattle -- and try to determine why the park consistently boosts strikeouts -- before building a game plan to pitch to Elly De La Cruz.

Rundown

1:10 Christian Scott Debuting Saturday

3:45 Jack Flaherty: Career-Best K%, BB% & SwStr%!

14:07 Spencer Turnbull: Can He Maintain the Elevated K%?

21:48 Tanner Houck’s Breakout

29:38 Is Zack Littell’s Approach Meshing Well in Tampa?

35:42 What Makes Hitting in Seattle So Difficult?

55:15 Building a Game Plan: Elly De La Cruz

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Surprising Starting Pitchers, The Challenge of Hitting in Seattle & How to Pitch to Elly De La Cruz

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