He just wanted to get back to what felt natural on the mound.
Why didn't the man on the mound come through for them?
How did his wife do on the mound after they found the field?
Good to see him on a mound, to be specific.
"What he can bring to this team goes beyond his ability on the mound."
Certainly, I could not hear a word of what passed on the mound.
"We'll do everything we can to get him back on the mound for the 2000 season."
It's important he gets back on the mound for us, because we need him.
"Rather than watch my performance on the mound, why does that become more important?"
I step on the mound, and I'm in control of the game.