Southcack77
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Pretty ok with starting Minter. I wonder whether they'll got to a long man afterwards or try to use a bunch of guys.
10/15/20 GDT: NLCS game 4 Dodgers “@“ Braves
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Russ2dollas
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probably depends on score. Tomlin is ready if we get behind 3-5 runs. You pull out and let Tomlin go IMO.
If it's a 2 run game or we have the lead then we use our best guys and see if we can finish the deal.
I feel good about any game started by Max or Ian, but I don't want to lean on that. Especially if the Pen is cooked from a bunch of games in a row, including a pen game.
striker42
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I could see Minter going 2, maybe have Wright set up for 2 or 3 after him depending on score and effectiveness. At that point it's all situational. If it's close after 5 we might see it played more aggressively. If we're down big, we give our big arms some rest. If we're up big, we step on their throats and rest up for the Series.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
Agreed.
As thrilling as last night was (still is? I'm still watching replays), this Dodgers team is still scary. If they're in a good spot after five, I look for that aggressive bullpen-management approach you mention. I have faith in Fried and Anderson, but it'd be really nice to not even get to that point.
Seems reasonable.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
Dustin May has pitched a maximum of 6 IP this season (thrice, and none since his 28 August start), but averaged much lower than that; he's been used in the bullpen throughout the postseason, and only in short stints.
The Braves have murdered bullpens all year long, and been particularly rough on the Dodgers' relief corps (somebody over at TC cited an average EV of ~93mph and woba around .490).
The key then seems to be driving up May's pitch-count, making him work, and getting into the pen early—and/or making Roberts think about deploying Buehler (or Gonsolin) earlier than their projected starts, not letting him keep much powder dry.
On the Braves side, we've hashed the pitching moves enough—Minter through Bellinger, hopefully, and then potentially Wright for bulk, then matchups. On the hitting side, we need to make this essentially a bullpen game for both teams.
The Braves have murdered bullpens all year long, and been particularly rough on the Dodgers' relief corps (somebody over at TC cited an average EV of ~93mph and woba around .490).
The key then seems to be driving up May's pitch-count, making him work, and getting into the pen early—and/or making Roberts think about deploying Buehler (or Gonsolin) earlier than their projected starts, not letting him keep much powder dry.
On the Braves side, we've hashed the pitching moves enough—Minter through Bellinger, hopefully, and then potentially Wright for bulk, then matchups. On the hitting side, we need to make this essentially a bullpen game for both teams.
bravesfanforlife88
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Dodgers are definitely in a tough spot. May has to provide innings tonight and dominate. They cannot afford for him to have a short outing. If he does, it puts that much more stress on their pen for a game 6 if they were to win
They essentially have to play 3 perfect games. I like our chances.
NinersSBChamps
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Can’t believe lineups aren’t out yet. Maybe Roberts is trying to figure it out still.
Metaphysicist
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Waiting for Snitker to jump to gun.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I noticed it too.
Five
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drewdat
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bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
Now gif FF mixing it up on 2b.
drewdat
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fo free
beautiful. i'll grab you a beer at the chop country meetup
Freddie's smile at the end is yuge
