Based on what Counsell said (and just general logic), the Hader strategy last night was to ride the line between playing for one game and playing for the series. Playing for one game: Hader comes in with the game still fairly close, locks down another scoreless inning. One thing people are ignoring is that Counsell said that by putting in Hader, he got Muncy and Pederson out of the game. Now if their spots come around again (which would be bad, obviously, but it could happen), there are righties - Kemp and Freese - against the other righty relievers (and those two hitters aren't as dangerous as the ones they replaced). Playing for the series: Hader exits after two hitters. Now he's available today and/or tomorrow. 4-0 lead, even with JJ's shakiness, he should be trusted to not give up the lead. Plus, JJ appreciates the confidence Counsell is showing in him, which may help later (or may not matter, who knows). It was a sound strategy and just because JJ made things interesting, doesn't mean it didn't work. And even if JJ isn't available today, Counsell knows there are a ton of arms that are.