I guess they felt like this is a good opportunity for Tate to get some live MLB game time in his path to getting back to 2022 form.
So good to see him back on the mound. Hope he gets in a rhythm.
It just dawned on me that he didn't pitch with the pitch clock in mlb last season.
Not convinced to let Baumann complete the 8th but I was send him back out to see uf he found his groove after those past 2 batters and the double play. Have another pitcher ready to go.
Maybe we let Baumann get stretched out to 2 innings if he pitches well.
(I'm just imagining what I would do if I was managing. Not really predicting anything.)
Remember, we need Corbin Burnes like this for the playoffs... Considering we take care of business and earn a playoff spot.
It's a long season and gotta have a strategy; Not just tactics.