Lyles focuses on mechanics Righthander Jordan Lyles, who gave up six runs while securing only two outs in his start Friday, had an extended bullpen session Sunday while pitching coach Doug Brocail and bullpen coach Dennis Martinez looked on. Manager Bo Porter stopped by to see Lyles during the side session, which was longer than usual. “I was just really working on trying to get the ball to go downhill a little more,” Lyles said. “I’ve been flat the last couple of outings just opening up_ — all the little things mechanics-wise that pitchers can fine-tune.” The messages might not have been new, but Lyles was open to the coaches’ [...]