They have the bats, as shown recently, to come back from three down so early in the game. They didn't last night.
I appreciate that he shook off a three-run homer to give them some innings. Maybe they should have gone with an opener.
Their lack of length was shown by stretching (until he broke) Kimbrell so long.
The at times intriguing but rather flawed starting rotation continues to be a problem. Their current "ace" often can't even give them six innings. McLean is showing some growing pains & it's a bit too soon to assume he is going to have ace stuff each time.
I agree that Thornton could have gone a bit longer. Kimbrel should have been used for a bit less in this game. Where is "the Mendoza line"? And why does Tong deserve a start now?
Let's face it: they miss Lindor in the lineup.
Can we please DFA Kimbrell? It’s bad enough we have Manaea in the BP. Having 2 that can only be used in mop up duty doesn’t work.
They have the bats, as shown recently, to come back from three down so early in the game. They didn't last night.
I appreciate that he shook off a three-run homer to give them some innings. Maybe they should have gone with an opener.
Their lack of length was shown by stretching (until he broke) Kimbrell so long.
The at times intriguing but rather flawed starting rotation continues to be a problem. Their current "ace" often can't even give them six innings. McLean is showing some growing pains & it's a bit too soon to assume he is going to have ace stuff each time.
I agree that Thornton could have gone a bit longer. Kimbrel should have been used for a bit less in this game. Where is "the Mendoza line"? And why does Tong deserve a start now?