They left the pitcher in too long (1 Viewer)

[Statorama]

Joe Saunders vs the A's, has a 2 run lead, but has thrown 90 pitches through 6 innings. Sciosia trots him out there for the 7th, and a gassed Saunders predictably gives up 3 solid base hits in a row....THEN Sciosia's brain kicks in and he calls to the pen.

Cost both the Angels and Saunders a win today.

 

[Man In The Box]

 

[cobalt_27]

Tragic that some fans now think 90 pitches is too many for a SP.

 

[Statorama]

Tragic that some fans now think 90 pitches is too many for a SP.

It's what the game has come to for grade 'D' level pitchers. A manager should be happy he gets 90 quality pitches from a fringe player like Saunders. Instead, guys like you and Soscia that demand a pitcher be macho and pitch more innings than he's capable to prove he's got hair on his nuts keep their team from winning.Turn that game over to your bullpen and get the win. Don't wait to pull your pitcher until a single can cause you to lose the game.