Right. Dusty can't ask the bullpen to go 6 innings every night. Eventually, you have to ask your starter to make a pitch.
I can't buy this. Win this game and it is a huge advantage. You have arms for tomorrow, including long guys. kill this game, tomorrow is gravy, and you can strategically save the pen for game 5 if you are behind. Let this game get close and slip away, you burn guys and you don't have your weapons when you need it. Just a bad decision.