Yesterday, I was watching the Tex/Min MLB game and I noticed at least twice the Twins had a double with no outs. My question is this:
Is it not a common "big-league" strategy to have the next batter bunt to get the runner to 3rd, then try to sac fly him in? This happened at least twice and I would have thought it would be a no-brainer.
Is the coach/manager just stupid or asleep at the wheel or is the player too proud to bunt? Just wondering what the team was thinking because I would assume the Twins would want to win and you have to score runs to win.
I'm a football guy, not a baseball guy. But to me there are "old school rules" to some sports; like regarding receiving a punt in football, used to be to stand on the 10 and let it go over your head, etc.
Is it not a common "big-league" strategy to have the next batter bunt to get the runner to 3rd, then try to sac fly him in? This happened at least twice and I would have thought it would be a no-brainer.
Is the coach/manager just stupid or asleep at the wheel or is the player too proud to bunt? Just wondering what the team was thinking because I would assume the Twins would want to win and you have to score runs to win.
I'm a football guy, not a baseball guy. But to me there are "old school rules" to some sports; like regarding receiving a punt in football, used to be to stand on the 10 and let it go over your head, etc.