Yeah. I think that's one of the antiquated baseball rules that could easily be ditched. I see the argument for it; that the catcher should be able to catch a strike and hold possession. But it also rewards the hitter for striking out and can lead to stuff like swinging at pitches that are way out of the zone to get on-base.
I don't see who else you would throw there. Wilson, maybe, but CC probably wants him in case he has to cover for a short start against the Braves this weekend.
Braves take the lead in the 8th on a Riley 3 run shot. Might be good. I doubt the Braves would have lost 8 in a row. Still, not playing their best baseball of the season and we don't have to face Strider or Fried (who is still on the IL).