<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> He made a poor coaching decision last night up 6-1, letting Rivera pitch the 9th to get credited for the save. It's that mentality of trying to be fair to your ace, that puts you in bad positions <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I doubt if the decision had anything to do with getting Rivera a save. Rivera had already been out for the 8th when it was still a one run game. The basic rule in the post season is "never leave the door open". Overkill is the best policy.
I doubt if the decision had anything to do with getting Rivera a save. Rivera had already been out for the 8th when it was still a one run game. The basic rule in the post season is "never leave the door open". Overkill is the best policy.