Syndergaard was at 108 pitches. Its debatable if he should've came out to pitch the 8th, but I probably would've kept him in for 1 more inning if he was up to it. And Reed pitched the 8th before Familia came in to pitch in the 9th.
Its kind of funny, but Buc Showalter got hammered for NOT bringing in his closer before losing in extra innings...I think that Collins pitching Familia in the 9th would've happened regardless of whoever pitched the 8th, and I think that is the right decision.
I think the Mets biggest problem wasn't pulling Syndergaard, but rather the lineup that they ran out there against Bumgarner. It was very weak. It should be interesting to see how the Giants staff does against the much more formidable lineup in the Cubs.
