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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Craig Kimbrel Focused On Continuing To ‘Throw My Pitches’ After Walk-Off Home Run
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Dodgers News: Craig Kimbrel Focused On Continuing To ‘Throw My Pitches’ After Walk-Off Home Run

Matthew Moreno
September 15, 2022
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After struggling through much of his first season as Los Angeles Dodgers closer, Craig Kimbrel began to find better success that coincided with “Let It Go” performed by Idina Menzel for Disney’s “Frozen” serving as his new entrance song.

Entering the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the right-hander record one save and had six strikeouts against two walks without allowing a hit in 8.1 innings pitched across eight appearances.

However, Kimbrel’s string of success came to an end Wednesday night. He entered in the bottom of the 10th inning with a 3-2 lead and promptly walked the leadoff batter. Kimbrel later allowed a three-run, walk-off home run to Sergio Alcántara.

While there was disappointment from Kimbrel in taking the loss that prevented the Dodgers from completing a series sweep at Chase Field, he also gave Alcántara credit for turning on an elevated fastball, via SportsNet LA:

“He definitely put a good swing on it. We were trying to throw a fastball up, a 2-1 count there you kind of want to get it up and in. I did, and the ball went out of the ballpark.”

Kimbrel further elaborated that he would not get bogged down by his fifth blown save of the season and remain focused on executing pitches:

“Just keep getting my foot down, keep making my pitches. Sometimes they swing and miss at pitches right down the middle, and sometimes they hit them out. Today, I felt like I made my pitch, and they hit it out. Tomorrow, got an off day, and the next time I get the ball I’m just going to continue to throw my pitches.”

Despite Kimbrel’s inconsistency, the home run was only the third Kimbrel he’s allowed this season. He largely had been hurt by stretches of struggling with command that led to walks and soft contact finding holes.

On Wednesday, Kimbrel again had trouble commanding his breaking ball, and fastball location wasn’t his sharpest effort. Both of those have been focal points for the 34-year-old.

Craig Kimbrel keeping “Let It Go”

With teammates urging that he do so and positive results coming with the change, Kimbrel has decided to keep “Let It Go” as his warmup song.

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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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