I haven't read through the whole game thread but I think the decision to ask Mateo to bunt in the 10th inning was a poor one. With the new rules and the zombie runner in extra innings, the road team should be looking to score at least 2 runs and not play for just 1 run. This doesn't even take into account the fact the supermajority of hitters in the modern era have terrible bunting technique and generally can't get a bunt down if their lives depended on it.
Let's just say we had pushed across the run, Hyde said he would've brought Bautista back out for the 10th. Even though Bautista can easily K the side, he can't hold runners and is certainly capable of burying a 58 foot splitter. A stolen base then a wild pitch to tie the game wouldn't have been a far fetched scenario.
I don't know.....I guess I live by the Earl Weaver school of baseball; never play for 1 run unless that 1 run is going to win you the ballgame.
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