Liam Doyle adjusts pitching mechanics during Springfield Cardinals playoff run

Springfield Cardinals starting pitcher Liam Doyle has seen a significant improvement in his performance during the second half of the Texas League season. After struggling with an earned run average above 6.00 between April and June, the 22-year-old left-hander has lowered that mark to 1.5 since July. Doyle attributes the progress to a refined arsenal of off-speed pitches, specifically a splitter that has contributed to 67 strikeouts across his last eight outings. This development coincides with a team-wide surge that helped the Springfield Cardinals secure a 39-20 record during the second half. The team finished the regular season by capturing the Texas League North Division title, clinching a playoff spot for the fourth consecutive year. Doyle remains part of the Springfield Cardinals roster as the club prepares for upcoming postseason play.

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