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Originally Posted by Westheim
I don't believe in that stuff of "don't put the tying or go-ahead run on base". If I'm ahead by two runs in the bottom 9th, tying runs in scoring position and two outs, and their monster slugger is at the plate, that guy gets walked as long as I can either get a weaker bat up, or can get a platoon advantage for my pitcher. I'm not trying to not lose, I'm trying to win.
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I don't disagree. If it means skipping the team's best hitter to face the weakest, go ahead and put the tying or winning run on.
Everything depends on the situation. All things being equal you don't put those runs on, but circumstances may mean it's the wiser choice.