Key to this inning is getting Snell out. I doubt he will get to face Vlad again. So if someone can reach base at the bottom and turn it over that would be lovely.
Don't see any reason why they wouldn't let Snell go as deep as possible. He's been great outside of the first 2 batters of the game. He gave up a bloop Triple because Teo is dumb. But this is probably his last outing of the Season. They will likely empty his tank. Atleast until they get back around to Vlad.
I like that Barger is playing over Straw, Even if its tough lefty matchup. Snell will destroy Straw. You’re as likely to get flare base hit from Barger. And I like the arm in RF. Maybe they can use Straw in a proper role like pinch running.
Just grind Snell like you did Game 1. Going home up 3-2 would be lovely. Hopefully Trey can get splitter going early. This is his first road playoff start I believe. All his other starts were in Toronto.
And all those little decisions matter. Because tomorrow the margins might be a little tighter and you kinda want those guys at their best. Varland wasn't very good tonight but he seems to be a bit of a rubber arm who likes throwing everyday. So maybe he gets you a couple big outs tomorrow on 3 and row. I feel like to many people here get defensive over people making valid criticisms. If we can't talk about the game from different perspectives why are we even here. Nothing wrong with these conversations. And I personally like hearing other peoples opinions and reasoning. I don't jump down people's throats about it though. I disagree and make mine.
There's way to much your a f***ing idiot for thinking that way. Or your so negative because you have this opinion. Like were here to talk about Baseball right lol. I just don't understand it.
The reason I feel Bassit should have stayed in. I doubt they would be willing to let him throw 3 straight days. So he was off tomorrow regardless. See if he can finish the game technically get a save. And you hold Louis back instead of having to use him a third straight day tomorrow. And we know he will be used tomorrow. Can he do it yes. But if you look at numbers who throw 3 straight days its not always a good time. Especially in leverage.