I don't understand Thomson. He says Esteves is not the closer, yet his usage is nothing but closing.
2 out of first 3 batters that inning are LH and it's the bottom of the order. THAT is the perfect situation for Alvarado.
And, yes, I said that before Esteves trotted out. We've mixed and matched all year to good effect and we go out and get another good arm to add to that and we just go in a different direction. SMFH.