The Washington Nationals recently celebrated two wins yet continued to grapple with the handling of pitcher Jake Irvin. After a stellar 7-inning shutout on April 25, manager Dave Martinez's decision to push Irvin into the 8th inning resulted in a loss of momentum. Past patterns suggest Irvin may be suffering from overextension, as seen in previous months with similar results. The article questions Martinez's repetitive decisions, drawing attention to the need for improved management of pitchers to enhance performance and prevent further deterioration of a promising player’s career.
The Nationals' repeated managerial decisions raise questions about pitcher handling, as seen in Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker's struggles after being overextended.
Despite strong performances, Irvin's recent outings indicate that he may be a good pitcher adversely affected by poor management decisions by the coaching staff.
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