"Another winnable game. Another starter pulled early. Another game given up by the bullpen. If you've been watching the Marlins this season, the script is starting to feel all too familiar. A starting pitcher cruises through six innings, and just when he gets into a little bit of trouble, manager Clayton McCullough trots out from the dugout-and hands the game over to the overworked bullpen. The result? More often than not, a narrow lead turns into a frustrating loss, just like Thursday night's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies."
"Again, Miami lost the game 2-1. Cabrera walked away with a no-decision, despite giving up just one run through 6.1 IP. His line? 6.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K on just 82 pitches. The 82 pitches should be enough reason to earn a chance to finish the seventh inning."
""I wanted to stay out there. I was around 81-82 pitches at that moment, so yeah, I wanted to stay, but the manager makes the decisions. He's the boss, so you gotta respect that."#Marlins @FishOnFirst pic.twitter.com/RVbPQFkLkL- Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) June 20, 2025"
Starting pitchers for the Marlins are often removed early, prompting heavy reliance on the bullpen that frequently surrenders narrow leads. Edward Cabrera dominated through 6.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits with five strikeouts, yet was lifted around an 82-pitch mark and did not finish the seventh. Clayton McCullough defended the lefty matchup decision to bring in Cade Gibson against Max Kepler, but the move allowed the tying run. Cabrera stated he wanted to remain in the game, while the pattern of early hooks and bullpen strain has continued through the season.
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