“We need [an extra pitcher] right now,” Cooper said. “We’ve got some health issues and people throwing and pitching a lot. Until we get our starters going deeper into games, we probably need to go with 13.”
Fresh as a ….
Hampton is pitching today, he’s gone at least 6 innings in 3 of his 5 starts. Ortiz, who goes on Thursday, is a 5 inning pitcher right now. Of the relievers, Fulchino, Paulino, and Wright didn’t pitch yesterday. All 3 pitched on May 4.
The breakdown, including the breakdowns.
No shit, yah think?
“The last couple of days, [the bullpen] did a terrific job,” Cooper said. “Tonight we just didn’t get it done. Pretty simple. To get them out, you’ve got to be able to throw it over the plate, and we didn’t do a very good job tonight of that.”
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Maybe this had something to do with it,
The bullpen had to throw 12 innings in two days and 15 2/3 during the series in Atlanta,
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“I have to thank the Braves for everything that they did for me,” Hampton said. “They did everything right and I really enjoyed being around all of the guys in that clubhouse. But I wanted to be closer to my family.” That’s why he signed with Houston.