This ^ is a bunch of whooey. The only possible explanation is that Cora wants to fatigue the Stros from running the bases and possibly induce some pulled muscles to make it easier to take the next two games.
I thought Brasier was well past his expiration date and should be moving furniture, but little did I know that he just needed a pitching coach to show him how to throw a cutter so he can perform like an All Star!