That doesn't answer why they hit .213 with a man on 3rd less than 2 outs. blame the players. the next worst team in that situation hits . 240. Sure it does. July 5th runners vs the braves runners on 1-3, 1 out Dusty pinch hints jose who ends up striking out. I understand that this is just one example but pinch hitting jose macis in any sittuation with hariston, Dubois, Cedeno, barret hell even zambrano on the bench is simply bad managing.