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Royals' Jason Hammel: Loses feel for changeup Sunday

Hammel said he lost the feel for his changeup in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Angels, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

Hammel has stressed that his goal entering spring training was to make his changeup an effective pitch. He seems encouraged by his progress with the offering, even if the results Sunday were less than stellar (seven runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings). The right-hander suggested he will alter his pitch mix and pitch differently during the regular season. Following one final spring tuneup, Hammel will start the Royals' third game of the regular season, April 6 at Minnesota.

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