Some semblance of thinking involved, maybe. But it's not logical at all. Bases loaded, 1 out: 1.631 runs expected 1st & 2nd, 0 out: 1.556 runs expected Like I said, I'd rather not do it if it means that we pass over Castro and LaHair to get there and risk a bad bunt, but it is a (ever so slightly) more optimal scenario to get to. Even moreso if Castro is supposed to be swinging if the infield charges in, I can understand the logic. It's only optimal if all the hitters are the same.