The Braves relied on Ian Anderson and their bullpen to shut down the Astros in Game 3. Whether this aggressive bullpen usage costs them later in the series remains to be seen. For now, Atlanta will enjoy a 2-1 lead. bnicholsonsmith | TD_Canada
But hit total aside, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker had a decision to make after five. With a 1-0 lead to protect and the World Series tied 1-1, he could ask Anderson to put up zeroes a little longer. Given that Atlanta will likely use bullpen games both Saturday and Sunday, there was certainly a case to be made for pushing Anderson for another inning or two.
Whether this aggressive bullpen usage costs Snitker later in the series is another question. For now, Atlanta has a 2-1 series lead. Now for some other observations after Game 3 of the World Series…When pinch-hitter Aledmys Diaz led off the top of the eighth inning with a pop-up into shallow left field, it looked like the first out of the inning. The numbers would back that up, as the pop-up had an 85 per cent catch probability, according to Baseball Savant.
Instead, this year’s NLCS MVP put his team in a tough position with a defensive play not made. For a while, it seemed the Rosario lapse could prove costly, as pinch runner Jose Siri reached third base, but Matzek continued his incredible October by recording a strikeout and two pop-ups. Trouble averted.Speaking of outfield defence, the Astros made some noteworthy changes to ensure they assembled their most dangerous lineup possible.
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