March 25, 2023

How to Shut Down a Running Game

Reds pitcher on how he tries to prevent runners from stealing bases

How to Shut Down a Running Game

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Phil Norton. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Phil what he does to try to shut down a running game while he is on the mound.

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