MIAMI – When a brush fire rips into someone’s neighborhood, you quickly find out what they value most.
When an eight-game division lead evaporates, you find out whom a major league manager trusts the most.
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Bruce Bochy acted with resolve in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 1-0 victory Wednesday afternoon at Marlins Park. He trusted his bullpen over Jeff Samardzija. He trusted Derek Law over Sergio Romo or Javier Lopez.
He trusts that his seasoned team will come through this fire. But until they do, he makes no apologies for riding his hottest hands.