I don't think not being able to swing was the issue. I'm not sure why he swung on pitch 1, tbh. Told my buddy before the pitch that it was a spot i'd attempt a bunt with 2 strikes. The fact is, he's risking it being his last AB of the season with every swing. Up 7-6, and a man on 1st with one out is a spot where I'm fine preserving him and risking him bunting out to use his AB in an attempt to sacrifice the runner to 2nd.
Why does Hinch keep changing pitchers every freakin' game? If Sipp is ok right now, let him close it out.