Pedro Pitching Inside

I was listening to a sports talk radio show and they were discussing what might be in store for game 3 in the World Series when Pedro Martinez pitches. They came to the conclusion that Pedro would not pitch inside and push batters off the plate like he does in the America League because now he has to bat and the opposing pitchers will have a chance for pay back.

I laughed when I heard that, and said non-sense. The same was said of Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens when they came over to the National League and they have pitched exactly the same and in some cases better.

A bunch of hype will be put around this little fairy tale myth for game three, but Pedro Martinez will pitch the way he has his entire career. Pound people inside and throw brush back pitches to keep the batter thinking about ducking every once in awhile. Also the Cardinals I don't believe will get caught up in the tick for tack ball game. If Pedro nails someone, the Cardinals will not come back the next inning and nail someone in retribution. They didn't do it against the Cubs and they certainly wont put extra runners on base against a very good Boston offense in the World Series.

Yeah it will be fun to watch Pedro bat, but beyond that it won't make much difference in how the game is going to be played.