The decision not to start Quinn Priester in Game 2 of the NLDS tonight was one that was initially met with quiet criticism from many in the baseball world. When Aaron Ashby, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy’s choice to start Game 2, surrendered a three-run homer to Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki in the top of the first inning, those critics immediately became louder, with the immunity of hindsight on their side.
Beneath the hallowed roof of American Family Field, a crowd of nearly entirely Brewers fans grew quiet, wondering why Ashby was Murphy's choice over the steady arm of Priester, who seemingly gave the team the best chance to win in Monday's late-night tilt.