I am not a huge fans of Cito's but that was a smart move bringing in Downs in the 7th.
Better to use your "best" guy when you need him rather than save him for the 9th when the bases are empty and the Rangers are up by 3 or 4 runs they scored off the other guy you brought in because he is the normal 7th inning guy.
Not sure if he did it strategically or because his other guys were all gassed and he didn't have much options but a good move that more managers should look at.
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