Bullpen usage

[Kel13]

Going to the bullpen too soon

Ober removed after 5, Maeda removed after 5. Bullpen comes in and our leads evaporate. We did the same all of last year and are continuing with this philosophy this year. The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome. If our strength is in our starting pitching, let them go longer if they are in control.

[ICTwin25]

Ober should have went longer, Kenta should not have. What is frustrating to me is using Duran more than 1 inning repeatedly when he's not very good in those scenarios. The bullpen has been a mess since the All Star Break and with how stubborn the crew is with managing arms, it's frustrating to watch lost opportunities to widen the division lead.