[prohornblower]

Swing away. You didn't say whether or not #2 is good at bunting, so I assumed average.

When bunting, you can pop it up to catcher, or even get the guy out at third, or possibly if bunted too hard to pitcher, get a 3rd-to-1st DP. There is a lot that can go wrong. A successful bunt will allow #3 the sac fly option, though.

Swinging away may cause double play, but most likely would leave guy at 3rd who can score on any hit from #3 hitter. Striking out would suck, but whatever. Also, many singles will score runner from 2nd base (although 3rd base coach likely holds them up on close play as not to make first out at home).

And you give #2 hitter chance to be hero (See: Mr. November/Captain Clutch), which is more important to owners than winning. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]