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That was not a good time for O'Connor. It's his second relief appearance all year and Manny puts him in with the bases loaded in the 8th inning. That's just not good managing.
ACTAvation - yep, I think the Cubs have really blown up their bench this inning. In fact, Gameday tells me their only remaining hitter is Felix Pie.
And he had to face a hitter who has a career line of .318/.391/.498 vs. lefties, no less.
Piniella just wasted two PHers to get the match-up he wants. I guess he thinks this won't be going into extras.
Good work by Saul. Why he couldn't have just started the inning in the first place is beyond me. Put him on a short leash and bring in someone else if he struggles, but damn, don't overwork Ayala there.
Damn! That was quick. Rauch needs to turn back into the old Rauch this inning.
If I'm expecting extra innings, I leave in Rivera...