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Rosenthal: a critical analysis

Posted by olabner on July 21, 2015April 27, 2017 in Interleague, St. Louis Cardinals

At 7-0, it’s the beginning of June and a Friday night. At 8-5, it’s Sunday at 1 p.m., and sinking despair. Also, Trevor Rosenthal must pitch the ninth inning. The Cards’ closer had 27 saves in 29 attempts, but struggled…

A Walk’s as Good as a Hit, but Only if You Draw One.

Posted by olabner on May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 in NL

St. Louis led this one by three entering the 9th inning. Trevor Rosenthal faced Gregory Polanco, who squinted at strike one and weakly knocked the next pitch into the stands. Foul. After a ball, Rosenthal sneered at his catcher, firing…

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