Fernandez, who has yet to put together a complete season of effective pitching, had only one busy inning, the fourth.

The Yankees can't seem to come up with consistently effective pitching.

Liván Hernández was the weak link for most of the season but did his most effective pitching in September.

The Red Sox, meanwhile, were not in position to take any bows for their effective pitching.

But turning it all into a smashing start was more a result of his effective pitching.

Hunger is nice, but effective pitching is better.

So why isn't Belcher doing his effective pitching for the Mariners, who had signed him as a free agent for the 1995 season?

As a result of John's effective pitching, Piniella said he would begin starting on three days' rest instead of the usual four.

Second-Game Slugfest Without effective pitching, both teams struggled in the second game.

Like the Mets, the Rangers need to sustain their surprisingly effective pitching or come up with another starter.