Altavilla was up in the 8th with a runner on second. Yes he can hit but at that point getting a runner to third with one out would be great. Also could've even tried a suicide squeeze or even a safety squeeze.Really nice win. Great pitching, but SOs are still a problem. I believe there were 12, with 3 being with a runner on second with no outs. In a close game, erstad needs to learn small ball, bunt him over to 3rd.
It's that pro mentality. Your weak if you bunt.Altavilla was up in the 8th with a runner on second. Yes he can hit but at that point getting a runner to third with one out would be great. Also could've even tried a suicide squeeze or even a safety squeeze.
He calls bunts at weird times, though. The offensive strategy remains muddled, at best. Fortunately pitching was basically perfect, and it sounds like Tech's only run was helped by a questionable safe call at second base.It's that pro mentality. Your weak if you bunt.
Are you sure he called the bunt and it was not the batter's choice for a base hit?He calls bunts at weird times, though. The offensive strategy remains muddled, at best. Fortunately pitching was basically perfect, and it sounds like Tech's only run was helped by a questionable safe call at second base.