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Two Outs Man On Third Game Tied In 9th Who Do You Want Up?

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Runner On Third Two Out Game Tied In 9th Who You Want Up?  

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  1. 1. Runner On Third Two Out Game Tied In 9th Who You Want Up?


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Oh alright,. I'll play along. I want Nick up because he has as good of a chance at drawing a BB as he is getting a hit. That extends the inning and gives us one MORE chance.
Haha, actually he intentionally conjured this scenario up because it's one where the walk doesn't gain the O`s anything and just passes the buck to the next hitter. He's really pressing to advance his anti-Nick agenda lately in light of Nick's good hitting.
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Haha, actually he intentionally conjured this scenario up because it's one where the walk doesn't gain the O`s anything and just passes the buck to the next hitter. He's really pressing to advance his anti-Nick agenda lately in light of Nick's good hitting.

I know, but it does give us one more chance, and that's what's best for the team. I realize some of us know that around here.

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