Velazquez was getting absolutely roped. Everything was hit hard, I can't remember a soft out. He was super luky to just give up the runs he did.
Farrell was gambling he could survive, and that we could get to Gray that has largely been horrible this year. After the home run it was done, and we couldn't get to Gray. His curve was on.
Why skip the Sale start, I have no idea. Why go with Velazquez. Well, he had been doing very well in AAA. He had no command last night, and his good show of command lately was why they brought him up.
Farrell gambled and lost on not using up the pen. I can't falt him on that. You play the cards delt to you.