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Examining Tariq Scoble's Increased Pitch Count with the Dodgers

Tariq Scoble, who recently joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been noted for throwing more pitches per game than usual. He delivered 109 pitches six days ago and followed it up with 106 in his most recent game. There's speculation on whether this increase is due to the team's strategy or Scoble experiencing difficulty in closing out games efficiently.

During a discussion, it was mentioned that the Dodgers might be preparing Scoble to potentially pitch three times in a seven-game postseason series. However, the situation will become clearer towards the end of September. Observers are curious to see if Scoble will continue pitching at high volume or if his pitch count will be reduced in line with other key pitchers like Yamamoto, Snell, and Glassnow, who is expected to return soon. The management strategy appears to be leaning towards scaling back, possibly limiting them to 80-85 pitches in their final regular-season starts, unless more extensive pitching is necessary to secure wins in crucial games.