Weather calls for sunny, temps in the high-50s and winds at 9-10 mph. If having a feel for your breaking pitches involves having a good grip on the ball, those sound like less-than-ideal conditions. OTOH, it also means hitters won't be as loose either so it works both ways.

I'll worry about Roy after he gets home to Houston. For now, I just want a win and it would be nice to see the bats break out in a big way today.

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