Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

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stratorat

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Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostMon Aug 17, 2015 9:11 am

Been playing for 2 yrs and have never seen one like this!

Gm 6 of the Championship series.
Team up 3-1 in the 6th.
Bases loaded w/ one out.
On 3rd - Fisk. Set to DN Steal
On 2nd Pinson. Set to DN Steal
On 1st Geronimo Steal setting left blank.
Team Base Stealing Setting - Normal
HAL has Fisk attempt to steal home!!!!!
Last batter KO's
What is HAL thinking attempting a steal of home with Fisk on 3rd??
BTW, go on to lose 7-3 on a walk off grand slam!
Can Anybody explain this strategy??
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostMon Aug 17, 2015 9:12 pm

Sounds like a botched squeeze play.
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostMon Aug 17, 2015 10:11 pm

coyote303 wrote:Sounds like a botched squeeze play.


I agree, but this then begs the question: why call a squeeze play with a force play possible at home? Wouldn't one normally call a squeeze in a situation where the runner has the potential option to retreat to 3rd?
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostTue Aug 18, 2015 12:48 am

I'm just guessing but think all SOM squeeze plays are suicide squeezes. No safety squeeezes. So, the focus is on how bad the hitter hits and how good he bunts.
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostTue Aug 18, 2015 4:52 pm

Yes, I was thinking botched squeeze. Who was batting?
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostTue Aug 18, 2015 7:24 pm

You may be correct.
Metzger was the batter vs. a LHP and he was hitting .193 for the season vs. LHP.
I had his Sac bunt setting at More and Team Bunting setting at Aggressive.............
What a way to blow a rally!!
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostWed Aug 19, 2015 2:24 pm

I little more description by SOM would be great in these situations. But the better question is, where is the pinch hitter for Metzger!!!! Game on the line and all.
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Re: Can Anyone explain HAL'S Base running Strategy

PostWed Aug 19, 2015 2:55 pm

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I assume the reason HAL didn't lift Metzger for a PH was we were up 3-1 in the 6th at the time.

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