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Post by irimi on Mar 29, 2024 14:14:35 GMT -8
We scored 45 runs last week without Caraway and Kasper. Well aware. My point was that there are holes in the lineup and a team that game plans correctly can expose those holes. With those guys it’s a more dynamic/complete lineup. When a pitcher has to worry about 7-8 guys instead of just not letting 2-4 guys beat you it’s a different story. Scoring 45 runs against a Washington team who throws predominantly FB’s in plus counts is what should happen regardless of who we have in the lineup. I don't think USC is the caliber of team that can plan well enough to expose any perceived holes in our offense. Instead, I think their pitcher had a helluva night, we couldn't throw strikes, we swung at everything, and we made a lot of stupid mistakes. It happens. Today is payback. To be fair, in my opinion this loss was very painful--worse than the loss at Utah. This loss looked like we aren't hardened and professional enough as a team. I hope Canham lectured them hard last night. |
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Post by badwack on Mar 29, 2024 14:17:32 GMT -8
Some more modern Baseball Coach maybe can explain the Bouncing Lead off base. I am guessing it is a method to get a better lead. Whatever the heck it is it sure didn't work last night.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Mar 29, 2024 14:28:42 GMT -8
Some more modern Baseball Coach maybe can explain the Bouncing Lead off base. I am guessing it is a method to get a better lead. Whatever the heck it is it sure didn't work last night. Madrigal did that a lot. You see it more, though, when there is no runner in front of you. Moronic to do it with a runner in front of you. Hopefully, we are getting the kinks out before the games get to be more important. |
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Post by nuclearbeaver on Mar 29, 2024 14:52:12 GMT -8
Idk what the hopping style is called but it's been around for almost 100 years. Jackie Robinson used to do it to piss off pitchers.
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