Lauer's body language has been pretty deflated since the move which is understandable.
Hopefully Schneider has the managerial soft skills to keep him happy and feel appreciated. Controlling the clubhouse is literally the only thing he's allowed to do on his own.
Running Straw wasn't crazy. Barger's spot was 8 spots away and very unlikely to come back to him before this game is decided. IKF can come in and you lose nothing on D.
Kirk for Schneider was a bit weird to me
The front office likes bullpen days in the playoffs, if he sticks we'll probably need him for bulk innings. Also they're clearly worried about hurting Hoffman's feelings.
The press needs to ask why they didn't pull Bichette after his injury and a 2 hour rain delay. The next day they incorrectly said it was a bruised shin and not his knee. Not a good look at all for the staff.
Borucki walks a bunch of guys, Fisher comes in to get out of a jam. Nance pitches a clean ninth. Schneider saves Hoffman for a game we can actually lose.