Because of the
unusual postseason schedule this year as well as the Game 2 rainout, Game 5 will be the fourth game in four days for these two teams. Teams play four straight days all regular season long, but rarely in the postseason, when built-in off-days allow them to lean on their top relievers because they know rest is coming. This series will stress test each team's pitching depth.
Game 1 starters
Gerrit Cole and
Cal Quantrill were able to pitch Game 4 on normal rest because of the ALDS schedule. Game 2 starters
Nestor Cortes and
Shane Bieber will be on only
two days' rest in Game 5, however. Three days' rest? Sure. That happens all the time. A full start on two days' rest just isn't a thing that happens these days, so each clubs will turn to their No. 4 starters.
