Add me to the list of us who think that pulling Gray was a mistake. It seems to me that he earned the opportunity to give up that grand slam -- or to get the batters out.
Gray has complained about that before, and I would think that this season he has earned some leeway. It will be interesting to see what Rocco says in the postgame interview.
I was at the game and wondered why he did not come out to hit in a key situation. I would note that earlier in the game it looked like he hit first base awkwardly,
Was Gordon wearing a shin guard? I would note that Farmer is now wearing a helmet that protects his jaw and this does not seem to be impairing his ability to bat. I hate preventable injuries.