On Friday night, Tampa Bay sent Charlie Morton to the mound for Game 3 of the World Series. He allowed five earned runs through 4 1/3 innings; given the damage, it was a relatively lengthy start for the modern postseason era.
As our old friend Adam Ottavino can attest to in New York, even a renowned starter can see an outing shortened with a strong bullpen at their disposal. Morton carried two consecutive All-Star appearances with him going into 2020, so he’s far from just any pitcher.