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.