Re: Did He Touch Home?
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Oski,
Think about how often there is a play at the plate there.
In this situation a near perfect spot came up where Holliday's speed mattered. In a tie game you are taking out your best hitter and losing a pinch hitter for later in the game.
Mo,
The example you gave could be worse because when the tying run scores you are going into extras without your most valuable player.
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In any event, if Rocks don't score, Holliday is not coming up for another two innings. Also, the faster the PR is, the less chance the play at the plate is close.
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