8/20 at NY Mets

[LookitsPuck]

Think we need to have an honest discussion about the bullpen usage tonight. It’s so bizarre.

[spiritof66]

I'm looking at it this way: even if Kimbrel lays an egg, his three batters can't tie the game. Maybe that's Hyde's reasoning as well.

[Billy F-Face3]

I like that decision. Let Cano getast night’s hero out, then let Kimbrel get the last 2 outs against lesser batters along with his confidence back up.

[Aristotelian]

2 minutes ago, Emory Eagle said:

Kind of odd for Cano to stay in the game, no? 

He only pitched to two batters. With five batters to go I'd much rather give the extra guy to Cano than Kimbrel.

[drjohnnyfever1]

Say your prayers, gentlemen.  And don't forget to cross yourselves for good measure...

[orioles22]

DId Brown say it wasn't a save situation? It still was for Cano if he finished.

[allquixotic]

Asking Kimbrel to get 2 outs with a 4-run lead and no one on base is a tall order.

[mrbig1]

Is a four-run lead Kimbrel safe?

[Moose Milligan]

Just absolutely rage watching this team right now. Come on Kimbrel you pinecone finish this 

[dzorange]

92 MPH fastball isn’t great

[Roy Firestone]

Can Kimbrel get 2 outs before they score 4?

[Moose Milligan]

Omg an out 

[OriolesMagic83]

5 minutes ago, LookitsPuck said:

Terrible AB by Tony.

Good god, apparently 6 runs was too much for Kimbrel, but 4 is just right. 

Wrong save rule.  Hyde is still trying to get Kimbrel in save opportunities is the only explanation I can come up with.

[Campmoon]

I would have started Kimbrel's return to grace with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch but only needed to get two outs may work as well.

[Uli2001]

Free baseball in the Bronx.