Mariners vs Royals (9/4/13)

[duncan_idaho]

Tough game to lose, and we're again seeing why Ned Yost was fired in Milwaukee. Really bad bullpen management last night.

Yost burns Donnie Joseph in the 8th for... no apparent reason. If he wants a lefty to force Smoak to hit RH, no reason Collins can't stay in and pitch to one more batter after a fairly quick and efficient 7th inning.

Then, when you hit the 9th, instead of using Crow - who is not as effective against LH hitters - to face the two most dangerous hitters in their lineup, who both are far more effective against RHP, he can use Joseph instead.

Morales' career OPS is 100 points higher against RHP. So is Seager's.

And Crow... is not one of the Royals best relievers right now. Must stop using him like he is.

Of course, part of the problem is that they left their second-best reliever sitting on the bench. Again.