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eddie83 Hangout Grand Counsel

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But does working the count still matter?

Overall of course not against a Tigers team with a shot bullpen.

Does running up a starters' pitch count actually help?

I just think a hitter without pop needs to try to find a way to get on base, being a hacker like Lough usually doesn't work. I think Rickard's approach with some selective aggressiveness is a better formula.

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Can_of_corn Hangout Grand Counsel

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I just think a hitter without pop needs to try to find a way to get on base, being a hacker like Lough usually doesn't work. I think Rickard's approach with some selective aggressiveness is a better formula.

Well if it gets you on base than that is a different story.

I was asking if there was intrinsic worth in a higher than average P/PA in today's game.

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Afternoon, everybody! Pace of this game is s l o w. Shadows are going to be a factor in the 8th and 9th, so I hope the O's this game in hand before then.

This is a slow game. 2+ hours and still in the 5th.

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