This is exactly it. d'Arnaud started the game over Murphy precisely because he hits Wheeler well. Third time through the order, closing on 100 pitches and in an emotionally charged environment, it was reckless at best to leave Wheeler out there.
I also really like Hoffman but would have preferred if he was facing d'Arnaud, Rosario and Arcia (or whatever pinch hitters they put out) over Acuña, Albies and Riley.
As it was we had Alvarado vs Pillar, Arcia and Harris which seems like a waste of his talents when the top of the order was coming up.
I know that this sounds like hindsight, and some of the specifics are, but he had a bunch if righties coming up, in the 7th inning of a 3 run game. I think ultimately he trusted Wheeler just too much and tried to steal an extra out or two.
Morton coming off the IL ahead of tomorrow's game so it's probably Morton game 3 vs Nola and Strider game 4 vs Ranger or Sanchez and the pen.
I know he'll have a shorter leash with Nola and the pen will be fully rested but he won't have the luxury of an off day ahead of game 4.