re: is Nola pitching tomorrow?

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I'm not opposed to letting Bouman pitch this game in an effort to save Nola for the chance to play for the conference title; however, using Nola as a relief pitcher is just dumb.

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It would be more in a long relief role, like coming in early in the 2nd/3rd inning.

Can it backfire? Sure, but if he enters the game early, anyone that starts in the game can be ready to roll on Saturday vs whoever and you're in the same position pitching-wise if we win.

It's an option on the table.

If Maineri thinks we have a legit shot as a top 8 seed, he may roll the dice and save Nola for Sat. If he wants to guarantee a regional bid, he will throw Nola tomorrow and hope he can piece together the pitching staff for Sat/Sun.