at 5-3 in the eighth and Stratton gives up the lead off double it should have been Caleb Reed time. If you've got a red hot pitcher and just need 6 outs to win a big ball game on the road why not use him to close it out.
That is just stupid. Our starting pitcher had been out there for 7 full innings, NORMALLY, you put in a closer about that time. Unless your starter is pitching for a no-hitter or a perfect game, put in a closer. I have no problem with that.