The Washington Nationals displayed a sense of urgency in their recent game, akin to a playoff atmosphere, as reflected in manager Dave Martinez's tactics. With a three-game winning streak, questions arose regarding their bullpen management, particularly with Kyle Finnegan and the potential starting debut of Brad Lord. The need for extra runs was emphasized to alleviate pressure on the bullpen, especially given the close nature of their recent victories. Little adjustments, such as player substitutions and defensive choices, are critical for maintaining this momentum moving forward.
If Kyle Finnegan 's arm is healthy, then all is good as he has thrown 68 pitches the past three days en route to 32-pitches last night to get the final 5-outs of the game.
The team needs extra runs and to get their first blow-out win of the season. This concept of the value of a singular run should put more focus on getting the little things right.
Close games require the urgency of your hi-lev bullpen arms, and that puts stress on the bullpen when the team is winning.
You can bet that Jackson Rutledge could see some action as well as Orlando Ribalta. The struggling Colin Poche seems to be relegated to use only when the team is behind.
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