Thanks a lot for the confidence, HAL

[askaufman]

I know I have made posts about those that obsess about what HAL does but I thought this stat line was hilarious.
Justin Duchschere, 0 outs, 12 hits, 10 runs, 0 Ks, 0 BBs, 3 homeruns, 55 PC. Yes he had only his closer left and he came in for 2 shutout innings. Talk about a manager hanging a reliever out to dry. :P

[blue turtle]

Once you've given up 5-6 runs without getting someone out, you might as well just leave him out there till his arm drops off or he gets a few outs.