MLB Twitter roasts Brian Snitker for pulling Ian Anderson with a no-hitter in Game 3
By Mark Powell
Ian Anderson had a no-no through five innings in Game 3 of the World Series, but Brian Snitker didn’t care.
Snitker didn’t let Anderson see the Astros lineup a third time through, despite showing virtually no adversity through his five innings of work. It better as hell work out for him.
Baseball games are managed much differently nowadays than in decades past. A few decades ago, there’s no chance Anderson would’ve been pulled with a chance at history, despite being a rookie. Yet, Snitker is willing to pull out all the stops for a win, even if it means taking some boos from his own fanbase in the process.
Snitker follows in the footsteps of Kevin Cash, who pulled Blake Snell in Game 6 of last year’s World Series. Unfortunately for the Rays, it cost them their 3-1 lead shortly thereafter.
Last no-hitter in World Series
Don Larsen threw a perfect game against the Dodgers in the 1956 World Series for the New York Yankees. He is the only pitcher to do so.
MLB Twitter roasts Brian Snitker and Braves
Considering the Braves have a few bullpen games coming up, pulling Anderson when he possibly could’ve given them a few more innings is a bold move to say the least.
Please tell me Snitker is not about to do what I think he’s about to do!!!!!!!
— Scott Dorsey (@JScottDorsey) October 30, 2021
Why is Kevin Cash managing the Braves and what has he done with Brian Snitker
— Braves Moves and Rumors (@Braves_Rumors) October 30, 2021
I think Snitker is making a mistake taking Anderson out. Lots of deep counts sure, but under 80 pitches and Astros haven’t had a hit? And the bullpen will be used heavily the next 2 games… #ForTheA
— MikeBell929 (@MikeBellATL) October 30, 2021
Snitker might be the dumbest mfer that ever lived if he takes out Anderson after 5 innings of no hit ball. Especially with two bullpen games coming up for them. Seems like you’d like to ride him for a couple more innings #WorldSeries
— Jim Fillingame (@JimmyAF1991) October 30, 2021
Let's make Brian Snitker this year's Kevin Cash. https://t.co/WDDFOW00le
— SFA has never lost to Duke in men's basketball (@SanAntonioTim) October 30, 2021
Has anyone ever seen Kevin Cash and Brian Snitker in the same room?
— Jay Posner (@JayPosnerSD) October 30, 2021
If Snitker pulls Anderson while he’s throwing a [GREAT GAME], that would really have me peeved.
— Your Favorite Jack (@Jsher97) October 30, 2021
Ian Anderson is officially out of Game 3. He tossed five no-hit innings and is the first pitcher since Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956 to finish a World Series game with at least five hitless innings. Anderson threw 76 pitches, 39 for strikes, struck out four and walked three.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 30, 2021
Will be interesting to hear Postgame comments from Brian Snitker on why Ian Anderson was pulled after 5. “No Hitter” or Not, I thought he was in control and we need starters to cover as many innings as they can right now. #WorldSeries
— Paul Byrd (@PaulByrd36) October 30, 2021
With under 80 pitches thrown, Snitker did the unthinkable and pulled Anderson out of the game. If it doesn’t work out for him, he will never be forgiven by Braves fans.
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