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How SF Giants pitchers are embracing battle to be ‘first down champ’

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Just about every morning, the televisions in the Giants’ clubhouse at Scottsdale Stadium feature a portrait of “first down champ,” an honor that goes to the pitcher who throws the highest percentage of strikes in the previous day’s game. The photos are intended to be comedic, dating to when a pitcher was in the minors, high school or college. On Wednesday morning, a teenaged Justin Verlander at Goochland High School graced th…

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How SF Giants pitchers are embracing battle to be ‘first down champ’

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