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Charley575 · 08-25-2016, 01:35 PM

So I have a small complaint about in-game AI. Here's the situation...
Bottom of the 9th inning. First game of a double-header. We're up 7-0. Starter is still in the game. He's working on a 2-hit shutout. Walks first batter, then the next guy hits a two-run homer. He's now at 114 pitches. Time for a new pitcher. Who does AI manager bring in? Well, the closer of course.

Why?

We're still up by 5, and there's another game today when you might actually need the closer. Closer shouldn't be in there. Get the guy at the bottom of the bullpen to mop it up and rest everybody else. Now, I know the AI probably doesn't take double headers into account, but shouldn't it? It matters for pitcher rest status.

08-25-2016, 01:35 PM	#1
Charley575 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 544	A Little AI Complaint So I have a small complaint about in-game AI. Here's the situation... Bottom of the 9th inning. First game of a double-header. We're up 7-0. Starter is still in the game. He's working on a 2-hit shutout. Walks first batter, then the next guy hits a two-run homer. He's now at 114 pitches. Time for a new pitcher. Who does AI manager bring in? Well, the closer of course. Why? We're still up by 5, and there's another game today when you might actually need the closer. Closer shouldn't be in there. Get the guy at the bottom of the bullpen to mop it up and rest everybody else. Now, I know the AI probably doesn't take double headers into account, but shouldn't it? It matters for pitcher rest status.