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Post by no-you-won't » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:47 pm

Let's say there are 2 runners on base and 2 outs! A batter comes up who hits in order before the pitcher spot. This is the National League.



Quiz: Based on the information above, why wouldn't the batter be automatically walked to get to the pitcher at bat?



Well, Pelfrey and the Mets chose to pitch to Desmond in this situation instead of waiting for Mock to come up next.

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Post by Ryan C » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:14 pm

What inning was it?
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Post by no-you-won't » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:23 pm

1st or 2nd inning

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Post by Red Sox Nation » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:30 pm

Originally posted by no-you-won't:

Let's say there are 2 runners on base and 2 outs! A batter comes up who hits in order before the pitcher spot. This is the National League.



Quiz: Based on the information above, why wouldn't the batter be automatically walked to get to the pitcher at bat?



Well, Pelfrey and the Mets chose to pitch to Desmond in this situation instead of waiting for Mock to come up next. This is the New York Mess we're talking about , right?
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Post by Edwards Kings » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:36 pm

Originally posted by no-you-won't:

Let's say there are 2 runners on base and 2 outs! A batter comes up who hits in order before the pitcher spot. This is the National League.



Quiz: Based on the information above, why wouldn't the batter be automatically walked to get to the pitcher at bat?



Well, Pelfrey and the Mets chose to pitch to Desmond in this situation instead of waiting for Mock to come up next. I think typically most teams are not in awe of #8 spot hitters. Get him out, the pitcher leads off the next inning and more than likely you are up an out before the "lead-off" hitter bats.
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Post by no-you-won't » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:12 pm

Still why risk it?



Here we go again....Pelfrey against Desmond....runner on third, 2 outs



Although, now they would pinch-hit for pitcher.



When its earlier in the game, it makes no sense to me why even pitch to him with base open

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Post by husky88fan » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:18 pm

1st or 2nd inning You're kidding, right?

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Post by DOUGHBOYS » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:21 pm

Originally posted by no-you-won't:

Still why risk it?



Here we go again....Pelfrey against Desmond....runner on third, 2 outs



Although, now they would pinch-hit for pitcher.



When its earlier in the game, it makes no sense to me why even pitch to him with base open Lets go with your scenario.



Pelfrey probably walks Mock anyway. It is the Mets.
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