Effectively Wild Episode 1131: This One Goes to Seven

Ben Lindbergh and Jeff Sullivan banter about the historic nature of the 2017 World Series and discuss World Series Game 6, including Josh Reddick’s record in clutch situations, David Roberts’ Rich Hill hook, a Justin Verlander decision, and the Astros’ and Dodgers’ different approaches to pitcher usage, then analyze Game 7’s pitching predicaments and the Clayton Kershaw question before answering listener emails about heavily used playoff relievers, starters pitching on short rest in the postseason, the significance of shutdown innings, Chris Taylor’s value, clutch defense, the timing of MVP voting, and more.

Audio intro: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Rich"
Audio outro: Prince, "7"

Link to Ben’s article on Josh Reddick
Link to Russell Carleton’s research on “shutdown innings”
Link to Jeff’s post on on short-rest relief appearances by postseason starters

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