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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC
I've brought this up with Markus and he feels it's a valid play, I assume to set up the double play and control matchups. Personal preference I guess.
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Seriously?
Walking the number 9 hitter to get to the top of the order with no outs up 4 runs is NOT a valid play under any circumstances when the team being walked is trailing.
In fact unless the hitter is Pujols or Bonds I cant think of one reason to intentional walk a hitter when their team is down runs or to put the tying or go ahead run on base and even with them two at the plate it would be rare.
I REALLY hope he reconsiders.
Ive had so many late game comebacks because of the computer doing this it is starting to get on my nerves. I mean I dont mind winning games but when the computer is gifting me 5-10 games a year it makes a big difference in the challenge I am being presented.