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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo
setting up a DP and pitching to a weak #8 hitter maybe? seems quite risky, but that's at least a logical explanation. somewhat logical. and you're not moving anyone else into scoring position with the walk, which would be a huge red flag.
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Yup, that was my thought too, but if the #8 gets down a good bunt, you've got one out, the double play is gone, and two guys in scoring position with the tying run still coming up.