More frustration with Montoyo managing the pitching staff. IMO, he has no feel for them - he doesn't seem able to make adjustments based on the game situation and how the pitcher feels. He seems to follow the gameplan, regardless.
Tonight's examples of this was pulling Ryu for Font, when the 8 and 9 hitters were due up. Then Font doesn't get it done, so Borucki has to come in earlier than necessary. Nonetheless, he pitches great. However, instead of running with the hot hand, they make the change because a rightie is coming up. But Cole isn't hot. Another run scores, making it a 2 run game before the 9th. Game over.
No one can play their best every night, it isn't humanly possible. So with respect to pitchers, no matter how good a guy is, you never know if he is going to have his good stuff tonight. If a guy IS dealing, you have to run with it because you don't know what the next guy will do.
Bit them twice tonight.
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