Armchair quarterback here but as I was watching the UVA-FL ninth inning, we kept asking one another why they didn't lift the relief pitcher. Would have made a ton of sense after the first home run.
Even the announcers right away mentioned that their best reliever had not even warmed up in the bullpen and by the time they put someone up and got him ready, he was being thrust into the worst situation possible. Was shocked that they didn't get a reliever warmed up while UVA batted in the top of the 9th in case needed. The manager's inertia cost them dearly.
Even the announcers right away mentioned that their best reliever had not even warmed up in the bullpen and by the time they put someone up and got him ready, he was being thrust into the worst situation possible. Was shocked that they didn't get a reliever warmed up while UVA batted in the top of the 9th in case needed. The manager's inertia cost them dearly.