“Leone warming up. Cards are hell bent on not sweeping this series.”
If you don’t let Leone pitch in the ninth inning or later, you’re usually okay. Career OPS allowed, very very late in games: over 1.140 in 151 plate appearances. (Not a typo. 1.140+ OPS.)
6th inning: .657 OPS in 204 PA’s
7th inning: .675 in 237 PA’s
8th inning: .644 in 166 PA’s