Chandler's Breakthrough: Mastering Control

0:00It's April 18th. This is MLB News Today, your AI-powered source for everything MLB. Bubba Chandler finally grabbed his first win of the season with a solid six inning stint on the mound. He gave up just three hits and one run, keeping things tight for his team. More key than his three strikeouts was limiting walks to only one, a big step up from his recent struggles. Coming into the game, Chandler had issued 12 free passes over his previous three starts, putting him near the top of the league in that unwanted stat. This time around, he doubted in his control early, getting ahead in counts to set up success. Chandler chalked it up to a mentality tweak, building confidence in his pitches without major changes. He focused on staying comfortable and critiquing himself along the way, turning a long season into a chance for steady growth. The plan worked like clockwork, attacking hitters first, and expanding his pitch mix once ahead. Those note this could signal a turning point for the young hurler and a grinded out campaign.

1:02With that momentum building, keep an eye on Chandler's next turn. He's proving he can lock down games when the mindset clicks.