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Phillies' Don Mattingly Shares Honest Thoughts on Miffed Star
TL;DR
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez expressed frustration after being pulled from the game by Don Mattingly with one out left in the seventh inning. Sanchez, who has been a reliable performer, wanted to complete the inning himself.
Key points
- Cristopher Sanchez expressed frustration after being removed from the game.
- He had thrown 85 pitches before being taken out.
- Sanchez has been a reliable pitcher for the Phillies.
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Phillies' Don Mattingly Shares Honest Thoughts on Miffed Star
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has been one of the most reliable arms in baseball for quite some time now, so you can certainly understand his competitive spirit.
That was on full display during the Phillies' win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, when he expressed visible displeasure when Don Mattingly removed him from the game with just one out left in the seventh inning.
“Of course, I wanted to stay out,” Sanchez said through an interpreter after the game, via The Athletic. “I mean, 85 pitches. I just wanted to finish that one off.”
Sanchez made it through 6.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out seven. It was actually one of his better outings of the year, as in spite of owning a 2.90 ERA, he also lays claim to an uncharacteristic 1.512 WHIP.
Nevertheless, Sanchez will surely get those baserunners down as the season progresses, and as far as his fire his concerned? Mattingly fully understands it.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly. Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images.
“That’s one thing about guys being upset,” Mattingly said. “I’m never … doing this long enough, guys are competitive and they want to stay in the game. We felt like it was the right spot, not to let anything get started.”
Q&A
Why was Cristopher Sanchez upset after being taken out of the game?
Cristopher Sanchez was upset because he wanted to finish the inning himself, having thrown only 85 pitches.
What did Don Mattingly say about removing Sanchez from the game?
Don Mattingly shared his honest thoughts on the situation, acknowledging Sanchez's competitive spirit but ultimately deciding to pull him from the game.
How has Cristopher Sanchez performed this season for the Phillies?
Cristopher Sanchez has been one of the most reliable pitchers for the Phillies, showcasing strong performance throughout the season.
