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hokiepro
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Well in this instance he’s right

Love Pete but when you’re facing a low ball pitcher with wind blowing in you can’t bank on waiting for the long ball
Posted: 03/22/2024 at 09:26 PM ET
(In response to this post by ancient alien 2018)

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I'm sorry, but this loss is squarely on coach Pete's shoulders. His
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 08:47 PM ET
Just one comment- “ you are what your record says you are”- I am with Coach
sacramento hokie • 03/23/24 11:24 AM ET
You might consider changing your name to Italian Shakespeare because
laphroaig • 03/23/24 06:29 AM ET
and held them to only 2 hits...**
OlderHokie • 03/23/24 09:56 AM ET
You have no idea whether his strategy cost VT the game or not
WestEndHokie39 • 03/22/24 11:31 PM ET
All losses are on the coaches shoulders. The wins go to the kids. Or have
VT One • 03/22/24 11:21 PM ET
I disagree. Do not “play for one” on the road in the third inning
GalaxHokie • 03/22/24 10:31 PM ET
Agree. Playing for multiple runs there IS the obvious choice. No brainer.**
VTexas • 03/23/24 08:52 AM ET
Well said…**
WestEndHokie39 • 03/22/24 11:36 PM ET
Not really**
Italian Stallion • 03/23/24 12:18 AM ET
We did it the way you suggested and did not score. How about we try
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 11:31 PM ET
I love the long ball, but....
rberry7676 • 03/23/24 11:24 AM ET
Yep He played for the big inning when at the time you only needed 1. **
Blueboy • 03/22/24 09:06 PM ET
Sounds like Frank Beamer after a field goal in the 1st quarter.
laphroaig • 03/23/24 06:34 AM ET
This happened in the third inning. Alabama didn’t score until the fifth.
WestEndHokie39 • 03/22/24 11:47 PM ET
At that moment it only took 1 for the lead. And Emma was mowing em down. **
SHPHOKIE • 03/23/24 12:58 PM ET
“how was he supposed to know”
hokiepro • 03/23/24 12:53 AM ET
“Lemley dealing early”…true, but he should have known she would only allow
WestEndHokie39 • 03/23/24 01:04 AM ET
And had he just sacrificed it may have resulted in a big inning, but we'll
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 09:09 PM ET
Well in other news
rberry7676 • 03/22/24 10:45 PM ET
Very happy for Emma J**
laphroaig • 03/23/24 06:37 AM ET
You can't assume the bunt would have been successful. **
133976Hokie • 03/22/24 09:16 PM ET
He's not assuming, he's guaranteeing. It was a moment in the game
laphroaig • 03/23/24 06:46 AM ET
No, but 1st and 2nd one out is better than what we ended up with**
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 09:24 PM ET
I stand with the Stallion on this one.
rberry7676 • 03/22/24 09:05 PM ET
Have a seat. It's a no brainer to let your slugger swing away in a 0-0 game**
VTexas • 03/23/24 08:55 AM ET
And how did that work out for us?**
Italian Stallion • 03/25/24 01:59 AM ET
So glad you come in here to show how much more you know about softball
ancient alien 2018 • 03/22/24 08:54 PM ET
You think it's wise to keep swinging for the fence. I will get ...
Atlee Hokie • 03/22/24 09:51 PM ET
They don’t swing for the fence. He teaches making solid contact.**
WestEndHokie39 • 03/22/24 11:32 PM ET
Well in this instance he’s right ◄
hokiepro • 03/22/24 09:26 PM ET
LOL!**
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 09:07 PM ET
That's who he is
HokiesACC2004 • 03/22/24 08:51 PM ET
Which is what?
rberry7676 • 03/22/24 09:03 PM ET
That is his strategy and I won't criticize him for it.....
hokietony • 03/22/24 08:49 PM ET
Well, it cost us tonight.**
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 08:50 PM ET
If Emma had peeled off, we would have had runners on the corners with 1 out**
133976Hokie • 03/22/24 09:17 PM ET
Which is still not better than 2nd and 3rd one out.**
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 09:23 PM ET
And that's gonna happen sometimes.**
hokietony • 03/22/24 08:51 PM ET
I don’t think it’s about just one close tough loss, it’s about when we may
hokiepro • 03/23/24 01:15 AM ET
It is a predictable outcome against top teams.
Italian Stallion • 03/22/24 09:02 PM ET
Take the bat out of a hitter’s hands hitting .450…
WestEndHokie39 • 03/22/24 11:34 PM ET
The result speaks for itself or do I need to explain it to you**
Italian Stallion • 03/23/24 12:28 AM ET
Everybody has clearer vision....
2hhoop3 • 03/23/24 12:41 AM ET
Right- you are employing 20/20 hindsight to judge a decision after you know
WestEndHokie39 • 03/23/24 12:40 AM ET