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Ben Clemens
11:00
Arozarena is a good hitter in his own right, and projections love him, but I think it's optimistic to say he's better than Martinez.
Dystopian Future
11:00
I think Mike Schildt might just be managing this postseason to troll you, Ben. Ever considered that?
Ben Clemens
11:00
You know, I have two really good Nats fan friends and we keep talking about how well Davey Martinez has managed this postseason.
And the world hasn't exploded
So anything is possible.
stever20
11:01
that 2nd run was just huge in this game.
Ben Clemens
11:01
Yes, for sure.
Even leads, best leads.
11:02
I assume they'd just decline a third run here.
Well, decision time.
kevinthecomic
11:02
Well, that was fun while it lasted
Ben Clemens
11:02
Well, I'm glad on the Nationals' behalf that that was a hit instead of a walk.
Because I'm not sure they were pulling him if it's a walk.
11:03
But what a marvelous outing by Sanchez.
Dystopian Future
11:03
Davey Martinez did exactly what you said he wasn't going to do, Ben. Say sorry.
Ben Clemens
11:03
Yep, I think he really should have done it, and so I'm glad he did.
Byron Buxton
11:03
Jose Martinez is the best pure hitter on the Cardinals today
Ben Clemens
11:04
Martinez has been really good these playoffs, and he also did the right thing here eventually.
And I'm with other Ben.
If Martinez was willing to pull him as soon as he allowed a baserunner, then it makes much more sense.
11:05
Doolittle in, which seems good.
Wire Fan
11:05
What is the fourth time through the order penalty?   Or is that just a massive survivor bias issue?
Ben Clemens
11:06
Big survivorship bias issue, but if you correct for it (I highly recommend this article again https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/22156/baseball-progues...)
Then it's there
Nathan
11:06
If you pull your pitcher as soon as he loses his no hitter then you waited too long to pull him.
Ben Clemens
11:07
I mean, I am inclined to agree with you, but I do think that Martinez was at least reasonable about it.
kevinthecomic
11:07
Gotta be a benefit to perceived velocity going from Sanchez to Doolittle
Ben Clemens
11:07
For sure, although Fowler hasn't faced Sanchez in more than an hour.
11:08
That's a time guess, but that half inning went FOREVER
Doolittle looked good, albeit in a brief appearance.
cat's paw
11:08
Eyeball test says every time Goldschmidt faces Doolittle he crushes the snot out of the ball, so that's an at-bat the Nats would like to happen with the bases empty.
Ben Kaspick
11:09
I wonder if we'll see Doolittle start the 9th against Wong, and Rainey for Goldschmidt if Wong gets on
Or Rainey either way?
Ben Clemens
11:09
They should just pull Doolittle for Rainey regardless I think.
Don't let Goldschmidt and Ozuna face a lefty.
Especially given that it doesn' seem like they think Doolittle is an elite closer anymore.
11:10
(His stats this year would also agree)
11:11
One of the huge benefits of Sanchez going so deep is that you can get good matchups without having to go deep into the pen.
Might as well take advantage of it.
Oddball Herrera
11:11
There's no such thing as a bad pitcher, there are just guys with large first time through the order penalties
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