The analytics would be to not start Houser again against the Reds hitters. Even the game that went somewhat well (July 8), he loaded the bases twice the first two innings, and first and second in the 3rd, and had several hard hit balls. The long view, as in resting a 25 yr old Peralta until next week, I can understand. His inning totals will Lord willing be up there at season’s end, and rest here and there will help.