I actually looked away from the game figuring it was a ball and then turned back to see Fielder questioning the ump. Prince saying, "Wow," after the first slider was pretty funny.
I figure every manager in the league would put in their closer next inning rather than letting their LOOGY face Votto. I agree with you, though. Stetter should pitch to him.
Am I the only one that is really surprised that going into tonight, Loe has only pitched 10 2/3 innings in 12 appearances this season? Seems like he's in there every game.
If we have a 5-run lead against the Cubs again, I want Gomez to flip his bat on a single or double and then steal a base. Watch the hilarity ensue from the Chicago dugout.
I was actually pretty surprised that Leake went to second. Don't normally see pitchers try to get the runner unless they have him by a mile, which he didn't.
On the bright side, it's not his throwing hand. Then again, it's his thumb, which is worse than if it were another finger. I would imagine trying to close a glove with a painful thumb would be tough.