I didn't watch the play but Isn't Espada also responsible for noticing that and doing something about it...
There is something to be said about having a catcher that stresses the defense/play calling part of the game… and when a guy only cares about swinging the stick, it is obvious.
He was cruising and had a low pitch count. But he should have been pulled after the first baserunner allowed.
#1. Agree that he should have been done after 5. I know they are trying to get the starters to go longer but Espada should have read the room. #2 It’s pathetic that Brown has to struggle to get through 5 innings - and shitty innings at that. #3 Brown isn’t a MLB caliber starter, move him to the pen. #4 Start Carantini more at catcher and throw a first base mitt at Diaz.
Anything, go scream at the ump like managers normally do before kicking dirt at the home plate and getting tossed out....