where's the logic ?????

Last night Spud Chandler pitched 5 innings in relief in game 2, a 17 inning affair... he gave up 3 runs and 6 hits and had 80 pitches... and took the loss...

https://365.strat-o-matic.com/game/452544/768

He was then the starter in game 3 where he went 8 innings giving up only 3 hits and 1 run... had 10 Ks and 102 pitches...

https://365.strat-o-matic.com/game/452544/774

Mind you I'm not complaining... but where's the logic !!!