I mean Pop's throwing mid 90's with movement. Not really a fair comparison. I think he needs to lose the sinker and turn that into a 2-seamer. Get the movement going side to side instead of down. That slider can go strike to ball down.
What Pop can learn from this is the importantance of missing bats. He reverted to old Zach Pop. He gave up multiple 2 strike hits that inning. They didn't hit them hard but the keyword is they hit them.
I never said I prefer it. I told you why they are doing it. I really don’t think it makes much of a difference. I would be fine with Chapman hitting higher in the Lineup though.