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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
So was there any good reason for Showalter to go to his closer in that game other than...he's the closer? O'Day had a good 8th inning, and Johnson's pitched in every post season game thus far. Sometimes managers outthink themselves.
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O'Day's pitched in every game too.
I think it's just a routine. Managers have 7th-8th and 9th inning guys all year, it's hard to switch it up. And Johnson got the save on Monday. Plus, I never trust sidewinders as closers, they lose control when it's tight and they can't get lefties out.
Would you go with Johnson again tonight with a 1 run lead? I think you would have to.