So initially Nabil Crismatt was supposed to start this game for us, fresh off of being signed as roster filler (after DeSclafani hit the IL) and then pitching five impressive innings in a start in Colorado last weekend, but sometime earlier today the designated starting pitcher was changed to Jalen Beeks. Lefty reliever and just-before-Opening-Day-dumpster-dive find Jalen Beeks. Jalen Beeks who pitched the top of the eleventh inning last night to secure the win in extras. That Jalen Beeks. Um, okay.

Meanwhile, we were going up against Cincinnati lefty Andrew Abbott, he of the 2025 ASG appearance and the third best ERA among starters in the Major Leagues at start of business today. So, again. Um. Okay?

It seemed like it might be a long and grueling night. And so it was. Happily, however,

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