The Giants starter talks to Susan Slusser about his breakout season, how he developed his killer changeup, and his ongoing effort to hit a home run. Plus: The right-hander reflects on the team exceeding expectations, and his resemblance to actor Jesse Plemons. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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