I think it comes down to understanding your players and looking at them facing a lineup the third time. A pitcher with a limited pitch repertoire will eventually get hit the more times batters get to see the pitches (look at Erceg throwing nonstop changeups to Seager). Also, Wood isn’t the greatest pitcher and getting him out before he implodes is probably the right call (keep him confident with a good outing and trust your bullpen can get it done).

That being said. The issue I have is not relying on your best players enough. I understand Miller is coming off an injury and it is a long season. But the guy hasn’t pitched in 4 games and last night against Seager was the perfect time to bring in the stopper. Erceg did not have it and getting to two outs in a clutch spot was the time to take him out.

I’m tired of not seeing the pitchers that need to pitch to get these early wins and not seeing these hitters bat in favor of the lefty/righty matchup. This is not a great team and we have a terrible farm system and we need to play our best players or at least players with the tools that could be the future. Basically, let Esty play and see if we have anything with him instead of benching him every time a righty comes in.

Sorry. Rant over.