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Old 03-09-2019, 08:00 AM   #89
The_Savage_1
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Australia
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Originally Posted by zrog2000 View Post
There is one thing that I'm really hoping for and that's for the AI to be able to use and counter the opener strategy well. If the AI sees an LH opener being used, they should still use a lineup vs RHP instead of losing all of their RH bats as soon as the RH follower comes in for the 3rd inning or whatever.

I just fear that opener usage might be able to be exploited and hope it won't.
What happens if it's a double bluff and they name a lefty reliever to start as an obvious opener, hoping to get a lefty heavy lineup in anticipation of the switch, but then they bring in another multi inning lefty as follower?

I guess the AI will have to look at who's potentially available as a follower, rather than just assume it will be an opposite hander.

Shapes up for some interesting strategy IRL. Especially when it comes to playoffs when a number of potential followers will be available.
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