Max Fried showcased his impressive pickoff move during a game where the Yankees dominated the Rockies 13-1. He recorded two pickoffs that dismantled any potential momentum for the Rockies, leading him to finish the game with just one run allowed over 7 and 1/3 innings. Fried now leads the majors in pickoffs, emphasizing his skill in managing base runners. Yankees' Aaron Judge and others acknowledged the effectiveness of Fried's performance, noting the intensity it brings to the game.
"I take pride in being able to control the running game. Being able to keep them station to station and not take second base is a big one, especially putting them in scoring position."
"Sometimes you see guys hold runners and then they're not executing their pitch to the hitter. He does such a good job where he's paying full attention to the base runner, but also executing his pitches."
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