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In the critical moments of the game, the decisions made by Marlins' rookie manager Clayton McCullough came into focus. He faced a tough dilemma regarding whether to pull starting pitcher Si Cal Quantrill, who had had a challenging outing. The ensuing discussion highlighted the intricate challenges managers tackle during games, compounded by the reliance on analytics to guide their decisions. The stakes of these decisions can set the tone for the game—and in this instance, staying with the pitcher allowed Alonso to capitalize and strike big.