Hinch's decision

October 31, 2019, 11:07:55 AM

Curious what you all thought of AJ Hinch not using Gerrit Cole yesterday. Personally, I think it was a HUGE mistake on his part. I've heard his response to the question (basically, he had a plan to use him later if the Astros were winning) and to me that really paints him in a bad light. Why are you saving the most dominant pitcher in the game for later when the game is on the line and the heart of the Nats order is coming up??? Makes no sense.

In my opinion, Hinch is most at fault for the Astros loss in the game and the Series.

Re: Hinch's decision

Reply #1 – October 31, 2019, 11:27:50 AM

He's in a tough position, but agree he made the wrong decision.

If you don't want to bring in the starter to a dirty inning and when you have the lead, well the 7th inning is late and you had the lead 2-0. Cole should've started the 7th, he can get two innings and hopefully you've kept the lead and you either let him start the 9th or bring in Osuna to a role he's used to.

He was out managed when it comes to using a starter out of the bullpen.