Yankees extend their series with Cleveland to a 5th game.
Another interesting post-game panel discussion, this time by the TBS crew. Ernie Johnson asked a question about the rest for the top 2 seeds perhaps being a detriment since the Braves & Dodgers lost, the Yankees are extended in a big fight, and the Astros had their struggles at the plate. He wondered if the teams who get byes next year will maybe change their routines during their rest period.
Jimmy Rollins, Curtis Granderson and Pedro Martinez all weighed in. The two hitters said they want to play everyday. They needed that to stay sharp and have their swings geared to hit the top pitchers. You need to be seeing the live competition version of things such as different spins, different releases, all the variety, and those things can’t be effectively duplicated in batting practice. They felt pitching is different and rest can be a good thing.
I hope some of the Cards decision makers took some notes so next year if they are fortunate enough to clinch early, they don’t go all country club with the position players like the last couple seasons.