5/7/23 Marlins (Alcantara) vs Cubs (Wesneski): 1:20pm Marquee

[UMFan83]

Just now, Transmogrified Tiger said:

When you only need one run, you're more likely to get it, especially with a good contact hitter waiting behind Wisdom that will be hitting against a drawn in infield.  There's risk that he doesn't actually get it down so it's not automatic, but it was a great bunt that validated he can handle the bat in such a situation.

With the infield in though?  Feel like that reduces the chances of getting that run home.  You would know better than me I guess

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

With the infield in though?  Feel like that reduces the chances of getting that run home.  You would know better than me I guess

Think of it this way, the infield isn't in all the time because a lot more stuff is getting through thanks to reduced range/reaction time.  If Mancini hits the ball 3 feet to the left or right with the infield back nobody blinks, he does so in that at bat the game is over.

[soccer10k]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

With the infield in though?  Feel like that reduces the chances of getting that run home.  You would know better than me I guess

Less time for the infielders to react and keep the ball on the infield though too.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Holy horsefeathers Mervis. That was a real tough play.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Mervis showing at a minimum he is no worse than Mancini at 1B, nice pick

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Nice scoop by Mervis!!

[UMFan83]

2 minutes ago, Transmogrified Tiger said:

Think of it this way, the infield isn't in all the time because a lot more stuff is getting through thanks to reduced range/reaction time.  If Mancini hits the ball 3 feet to the left or right with the infield back nobody blinks, he does so in that at bat the game is over.

But I’m assuming that there is a reason teams bring the IF in for those situations, because it’s strategically advantageous.  Of course sports and especially baseball are full of examples of teams doing things strategically that hurt them lol. 

Edited May 7, 2023 by UMFan83

[Transmogrified Tiger]

2 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

But I’m assuming that there is a reason teams bring the IF in for those situations, because it’s strategically advantageous.  Of course sports and especially baseball are full of examples of teams doing things strategically that hurt them lol

If you keep the infield back you risk not actually throwing the runner out when you field it.  The 'advantage' is limiting that downside, but until the ball is in somebody's glove it is much more likely a groundball gets through and ends the game.

[UMFan83]

Ugh needed a hit from Madrigal with Barnhart due up against a lefty

[Irrelevant Dude]

I wouldn't pitch to Nico here.

[Derwood]

How many times can the Cubs step on their own dicks in one game? Anti-clutch

[UMFan83]

With the Cubs relative inability to hit with RISP, if the Marlins don’t plan on scoring this could go on for quite some time. 

[UMFan83]

What’s worse than 1 inning of Manfred Man?  4 innings!

[Irrelevant Dude]

2-14 with RISP

[itisallpartoftheplan]

You know this bunt will work out for Miami

[UMFan83]

2 minutes ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

2-14 with RISP

So their BA with RISP over the last 10 games has gone up?

[UMFan83]

Manfred man is so awesome. Sac bunt and a pop fly and the Marlins are winning 

[Irrelevant Dude]

 

Just now, UMFan83 said:

Manfred man is so awesome. Sac bunt and a pop fly and the Marlins are winning 

Angels broadcaster Wayne Randazzo had a nice rant a few weeks ago both before and after the Angels lost in a similar situation.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Now would be a nice time for Dansby to break out.

[soccer10k]

Thought the RFer was going to lose that one in the sun.

[UMFan83]

Lol tied again 

[Derwood]

This game will never end

[UMFan83]

How many horsefeathering left handed pitchers do they have in the pen?  Every inning another one comes in the game.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

How many horsefeathering left handed pitchers do they have in the pen?  Every inning another one comes in the game.

The Marlins thing with their whole roster build seems to be 'zag where everyone else zigs, even if there's no logical reason for it'

[UMFan83]

Ok I just counted it looks like they have 6 left handed pitchers in their pen. How can you survive with 6 lefties lol