THE STORY
In the 2016 American League Wild Card Game on October 4, the Baltimore Orioles faced the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto. Despite closer Zach Britton's exceptional season, manager Buck Showalter did not use him during the 11-inning, 5-2 loss. Britton, who had a 0.54 ERA and converted all 47 save opportunities that season, was available but remained unused. (mlb.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Baltimore Orioles, Zack Britton
WHY IT MATTERS
This decision has been widely criticized and remains a significant point of discussion regarding bullpen management in high-stakes games.