Merrill Kelly was pulled after five innings and throwing 90 pitches in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. It worked. There will be a Game 7. But why do managers like Torey Lovullo have such a quick postseason hook when it comes to starters who are seemingly cruising. Veteran pitcher Rich Hill joined Bradfo to examine the dynamic, with insight into what is seemingly right and what is seemingly wrong. You aren't going to find a better voice on the subject than the lefty who knows what's what when it comes to being taken out of a playoff game.

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