Edro's near-no-hitter had some interesting features:
To RHB, lots of fastballs inside and up, alterated with a few changeups low and away -- it's a very effective combination, because Edro is unafraid to pitch up and in, and has the fastball command to make it effective:
The slider was a key emphasis in Edro's first few starts after injury and demotion, but it has retreated to the third pitch. I'm pleased about this development, because its movement is still barely adequate for the major leagues (if that).
Movement differentiation between the fastball and changeup continues to increase. Since the velocity separation between the two is limited, I'm just as happy to see the movement separation increase - but this will probably be a point of contention in Edranalysis going forward.
Most importantly, his stamina continues to improve. He hit peak velocity in the fifth inning, and sustained it through the seventh. There was some hard contact, but efficiency will cover over a multitude of sins.