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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Brandon McCarthy Used Simulated Game To ‘Get Comfortable Again’
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Dodgers News: Brandon McCarthy Used Simulated Game To ‘Get Comfortable Again’

Matthew Moreno
September 1, 2016
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It has been an up-and-down season for Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy as he returned from Tommy John surgery in July and shined immediately, going 2-0 with a 1.61 ERA in his first four starts.

However, McCarthy then began to struggle with his command and walked 17 batters in 12.1 innings pitched over his next four starts. It was eventually revealed he was suffering from right hip stiffness that affected him since fielding a bunt in the second inning on Aug. 2.

McCarthy set a career high with five walks in that start, and matched it in each of his next two outings. The lingering injury forced him to the disabled list for the second time this season.

The right-hander recently completed multiple bullpen sessions and advanced to throwing a simulated game this week. According to Jon Weisman of Dodger Insider, McCarthy was focused getting comfortable on the mound:

“It felt good,” he said. “There were things I wanted to focus on, things I wanted to get out, and it was a step in the right direction. .. Just trying to get comfortable again more than anything else.”

Once it became evident McCarthy was again bound for the DL, he openly admitted to needing time away to sort through his struggles. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts eexpressed confidence the 33-year-old will regain the form he showed upon returning.

Overall, McCarthy is 2-2 with a 3.63 ERA, 3.95 FIP and 1.27 WHIP over eight starts. After prolific strikeout numbers, his totals balanced out and he’s at 38 strikeouts to 24 walks. Brett Anderson and McCarthy are said to be behind Scott Kazmir in the recovery process.

Roberts believes Anderson and McCarthy will require a rehab assignment prior to being reinstated from the disabled list, while Kazmir may not.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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