re: Braves @ Dodgers

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Snit was absolutely stupid to put Luke Jackson in the game in that situation.

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Who should have Snit used? Webb, Smyly, Chavez, or C-Mart?

I wouldn't have used Will Smith, not because he is the closer and it was the 8th, but if the 5-6-7 hitters get nailed down you have Smith facing 8 (Taylor who has been a tough out) - 9 (a PH, probably Beaty) - 1 (Betts).

Jackson had some bad luck. Two weakly hit balls got runners on then Bellinger hit a HR on a 95 MPH fastball (Bellinger hit .150 vs. FBs in the regular season) that was 5 inches above the zone, exactly where d'Arnaud was calling the pitch.

And I have been as critical as anyone of Luke Jackson.