The Cubs have won the first two games of this series by the slimmest of margins, but the standings look the same as they would if they’d beaten the Braves in blowouts. So while you’d rather turn more games over to middle relievers in the late innings, solidifying playoff position is what matters most. It would still be a good idea, however, to provide a little more leeway for Cade Horton to work shorter outings.
Horton has been so good in the second half that giving up two runs to the Rockies in a weekend win actually looks bad by comparison.