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On Cavalli's high pitch count, the bullpen's undefined roles and Mead's big night

Thoughts and observations from the clubhouse following Tuesday night's 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Cardinals

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Mark Zuckerman
Apr 08, 2026
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Some late-night thoughts and clubhouse reaction to another demoralizing loss (7-6 in 10 innings) that once again featured the bullpen in a starring role …

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