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AtomicDumpling · 10-09-2012, 09:52 PM

I agree with those that would have walked Arias to force the Giants to use their last pinch hitter and take their closer out of the game while also creating a force at every base. If you get through the inning you are at a strategic advantage the rest of the game no matter how many innings it goes. It is not a criticism of Dusty, just a difference of opinion on the best way to handle a tough situation.

It was a tough choice for Dusty and this time it didn't work out.

10-09-2012, 09:52 PM	#775
AtomicDumpling KungFu Fighter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,296	Re: NLDS Game 3 - Giants at Reds 10/9/12 I agree with those that would have walked Arias to force the Giants to use their last pinch hitter and take their closer out of the game while also creating a force at every base. If you get through the inning you are at a strategic advantage the rest of the game no matter how many innings it goes. It is not a criticism of Dusty, just a difference of opinion on the best way to handle a tough situation. It was a tough choice for Dusty and this time it didn't work out.