It might statistically be the right move and I get it if the starter is struggling or putting guys on base but if he is dominating why take him out? This cost the blue jays a game in the playoffs last year. It might have cost the Rays the world series in 2020 when Blake Snell was absolutely dominating and they took him out early for a better "matchup" and then you see the guys on the Dodgers bench eyes light up because they know they have a chance. The Rays lost that game and the next one to lose the WS. Might have been different if they left Snell in a couple more innings.
I like the rule of thumb that you shouldn't do what the other team is hoping you'll do.
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Absolutely.
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