Staying with Francis was certainly the play. Also if they were willing to go to Romano so quickly in the 8th. Planning to use him for the 8th and 9th inning would have been a better strategy than the recently activated Cimber who had struggled both before and after his injury stint including the day prior. Romano has pitched multiple innings. Not suggesting today was a must win or anything but you can't say you gave your best effort to win it either.