Ok so I’m currently in the World Series, it’s tied 1-1. My two best relievers have not recovered quiet in time with the rest day. They are both on 79 percent. Normally I don’t ever pitch any pitcher that’s not 100, but often see people doing so with mixed results.

So what are people’s experiences with using pitchers that aren’t 100 percent? Am I better using my backups in such a huge game or using my two best arms on 79 percent?

thanks in advance for any advice

Save em until they are 100%. If you use them at 79 not only will they not be pitching at their best but then they will take EVEN longer to recover before the next game (probably 2, maybe 3 games) rest them for this game. Going down 2-1 isn't terrible. IF it was an elimination game I might think about it. Have faith in your players.

Agreed. Sometimes you hope to steal a game and if you do you're cookin'. And also yes, you don't want to lose those guys for the rest of the series.

Adjust there pitch counts so this does not happen. If not then you have to use whomever is available. Id never pitch a guy at 79% unless it was game 7 and he was WAY WAY WAY better then the next option.

Ok thank you guys, I went with the usual approach and rested then and trusted the rest of the pen. Got the win. So up 2-1 and now they are perfect for game 4.

any further experience on this subject though feel free to comment below plz. Thanks again

Lost in 7 :-(