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Nationals' Bullpen Bet Backfires | Washington DC News
The Nationals’ latest loss to the Yankees exposed a troubling pattern: a manager’s data-driven bullpen strategy backfired in a high-stakes ninth inning, opting for a high-ERA reliever over their proven closer. While players shoulder some blame for blown saves, the front office’s rigid analytics approach—and its failure to account for specific hitter matchups—left the team vulnerable. Blake Butera defended the call, citing platoon splits, but the Yankees’ lineup proved too potent, highlighting a dangerous gap between theory and execution in clutch moments. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett…
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