And yes, “Blogfather” and “Model” are rarely used in the same sentence.
As raucous and entertaining as World Series game 2 was, game 3 could be the one that reverberates throughout the series. Each manager made bold moves — or if not bold then at least surprising and unconventional — in what wound up being a 5-3 Astros win. Now Houston needs to win 2 more games out of a possible 4, while the Dodgers need to find 3 wins the rest of the way.
Hinch, for the second time, followed the model I favor with bullpens, which is to make as few pitching changes as you have to and not to be too quick to yank a reliever who is excelling.