STL could have pulled Wainwright after 3 with a 7-0 lead and gone with Wainwright in game 4 and Lynn in game 5 ... skipping Miller. No creativity.
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I like your way of thinking...
I told my Grandson when it was 3-0 that Burnett should have been pulled after the walk and HBP...he wasn’t getting anywhere near the plate ... pull him today and you MAY have him fresh for game 4/5 or in the Pen if you need him.
I likewise agree that (unless they are ‘worried’ about him getting the win) Wainright should have went after 4 or - if the win important contract wise? - 5 at the most, for the same reasoning, available for 4/5 or pen....
they aren’t concerned about the win ... just don’t want to get embarrassed if PITT comes back to win the game after Wainwright is pulled ... the manager would never hear the end of it.
Burnett was left out there forever. 8 straight reached safely. UNBELIEVABLE.
WWLD? What would LaRussa do?
Braves even more important ... could scratch Freddy Garcia if the pull Medlen early. Depends on how he is pitching.
Do they want to scratch Freddy Garcia in game 4 and give Minor the game 5 start?