And Pat Hentgen, another one of those pitchers who has good life on a high fastball, pitched a gem for Baltimore on Opening Day. Braves pitcher Tom Glavine believes the adjustment period for pitchers and hitters will take probably two or three months. Offshore drilling Pitcher Rick Helling and the Rangers weren't happy about opening the season in a bandbox. Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan measures only 315 and 313 down the foul lines and 339 and 338 near the power alleys. Helling, a fly-ball pitcher, gave up two home runs, neither of which traveled more than 330 feet.
Nothing even comes close.
Helling made sure to commend Loiaza, who pitched seven innings of one-run ball in the same park. There were obvious issues with the field and with the dimensions,'' he said. Sources said Major League Baseball is leaning toward staging a game next season in Venezuela, though uncertainty over a possible lockout and stadium and security issues have precluded a firm commitment. Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel. All Rights Reserved.