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In the playoffs, is relief pitching more important than starting pitching?

Since the start of the playoffs, like most other commentators,  Pardon the Interruption co-host Tony Kornheiser has been doubting the Kansas City Royals and their chances in the playoffs. After winning six consecutive games in the playoffs to take a 2-0 series lead against the Baltimore Orioles, Kornheiser appeared to finally stop his doubting, and actually said this on yesterday's show: "It seems like, in the playoffs, relief pitchers are more important than the starters. Most all of these teams have solid starting pitching, but these guys only go 6, 7, 8 innings and then have to be taken out. It's the teams with the best bullpens that have an advantage." (paraphrasing) I'd say I agree with Mr. Kornheiser up to an extent, but not fully. While there are exceptions, typically teams with the best starting rotations make the playoffs. Over a 162-game season, most every hitter and group of hitters will go through a slump or two. These everyday players will be set ...