THE STORY
In Game 6 of the 2020 World Series on October 27, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash removed pitcher Blake Snell from the game in the sixth inning while leading 1-0. Snell had allowed two hits and struck out nine over 5.1 innings, throwing 73 pitches. After Snell's departure, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored two runs in the inning, leading to a 3-1 victory and securing the championship. (mlb.com)
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Tampa Bay Rays, Blake Snell
WHY IT MATTERS
This decision sparked widespread debate and criticism, with many questioning Cash's reliance on analytics over traditional managerial instincts. It remains one of the most discussed managerial decisions in recent baseball history.