re: Who Starts Game #1: Hess or Gilbert?

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If you don't pitch him this weekend then there's a chance he doesn't get a chance to pitch the following weekend.

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Exactly.

We have 3 quality starting pitchers, unlike some years in the past. The three of them should start the first three games. You don't plan for an "if necessary" game. We should go 3-0 in this regional.

Can't risk Walker not making a real start for 2.5 weeks.