Left with no better alternatives, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned to the bullpen with their season on the line in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. It highlights the strategic shift in modern baseball towards using bullpen arms, especially in high-stakes situations.'
Bullpen games are a useful, but risky tactic that utilizes an array of arms to keep opponents on their toes...particularly dangerous in the postseason where every pitch is under a microscope.
It is exactly what makes the Dodgers' and Tigers' accomplishments on Wednesday all the more impressive. They became the first teams in MLB history to throw a postseason shutout with their starters recording no more than 4 outs.
The Dodgers bullpen has now not allowed a run to the Padres in 12 consecutive innings of work and has thrown 19.2 clean innings overall, emphasizing their crucial role in the team’s success.
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