Roberts felt the team could not risk losing Hill for the playoffs. After the game, Roberts said the trainers noticed “heat” on Hill’s finger, a symptom that presages a blister. “Those are signs that the next step is a blister,” Roberts said. Given the worry about the blister, Roberts felt compelled to intervene. Roberts removed him after 100 pitches, citing concerns about Stripling’s health and the need to win the baseball game.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 11, 2016 19:21 UTC