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Italian Stallion

If I had the opportunity to sacrifice an out for a run in each inning,

I would. That would be 7 runs for softball and 9 runs for baseball. I'd take it every time.
Posted: 04/26/2023 at 02:49 PM ET
(In response to this post by RRHOKIE)

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Marshall is very good (38-7) but we need to prove we can beat good teams
hokiepro • 04/25/23 10:35 PM ET
So today's game was a perfect example that validates my point that we
Italian Stallion • 04/26/23 12:55 AM ET
Lol. You want your #3 hitter to BUNT in the first inning. Again, LOL.
King of Hokies • 04/26/23 10:39 PM ET
The way we've been hitting lately, it's a pretty good strategy. Small ball
NC_Hokies • 04/27/23 10:54 PM ET
Careful
Hokie4Life_89 • 04/27/23 10:26 AM ET
Thank you for that!**
Italian Stallion • 04/27/23 12:48 PM ET
Lol! You would rather have runners on first and second with one out,
Italian Stallion • 04/26/23 11:02 PM ET
To quote Moneyball
RRHOKIE • 04/26/23 01:20 PM ET
As a pitcher's Dad I was always happy to see the sac bunt.
MidloHokie • 04/27/23 07:29 AM ET
If I had the opportunity to sacrifice an out for a run in each inning, ◄
Italian Stallion • 04/26/23 02:49 PM ET
Run Expectancy -- Bunting is Bad!! (Generally)
hokiehigh2000 • 04/26/23 03:24 PM ET
If there's one thing I've learned here it's that some people don't care
AbsolutVT03 • 04/26/23 05:02 PM ET
This is the one ☝🏻
Hokie4Life_89 • 04/26/23 03:48 PM ET
Another must is runners on 1st & 2nd w no outs, also eliminates DP & Force.**
rtp_hokie67 • 04/26/23 04:34 PM ET
... only if you want to score FEWER RUNS apparently
Hokie4Life_89 • 04/26/23 06:39 PM ET
This is the definition of hindsight and playing "What if". We got runners
AbsolutVT03 • 04/26/23 10:07 AM ET
Aren't you assuming our bunts work at a far greater than average rate?
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 08:43 AM ET
Surprised to hear the word bunt so many times from a guy who calls himself
laphroaig • 04/26/23 05:35 AM ET
Lol, so you've resorted to making fun of my user name, rather than debating
Italian Stallion • 04/26/23 02:11 PM ET
Can we say that bunting and therefore sacrificing an out scores less...
No_Limit_Hokie • 04/27/23 12:02 AM ET
Yes, sacrificing may score less, as you are giving up a precious out, but
Italian Stallion • 04/27/23 12:31 AM ET
Do you play Backgammon? Similar idea...
No_Limit_Hokie • 04/27/23 01:04 AM ET
I did play a while back but haven't for years, but you are right,
Italian Stallion • 04/27/23 09:36 AM ET
I did debate your point but after all that I'm done discussing the topic.**
laphroaig • 04/26/23 03:57 PM ET
I would hardly call that a discussion but that's fine by me. You attacked
Italian Stallion • 04/27/23 12:04 AM ET
Never attacked you. You took the stallion thing totally wrong.
laphroaig • 04/27/23 04:49 AM ET
OK, I guess I took the stallion thing wrong, my bad. I didn't call you
Italian Stallion • 04/27/23 10:14 AM ET
Well in all fairness, before all the injuries and disease, bunting
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 08:46 AM ET
But did they, and if they did, how many times in the situations described?**
laphroaig • 04/26/23 08:57 AM ET
don't know my point was they could be more successful in bunting than most**
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 09:24 AM ET
The question is - do you take the bat out of the hands of a
laphroaig • 04/26/23 09:33 AM ET
If that is the question, then your answer is correct. But that is not the
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 09:40 AM ET
You say "probably" - I say balderdash. Expect you could count them
laphroaig • 04/26/23 09:45 AM ET
Did you know
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 09:50 AM ET
Had a hell of a drag bunt from the left side
TomTurkey • 04/26/23 06:42 PM ET
Looks like he had 14 sac bunts in 9910 plate appearances over 18 years**
AbsolutVT03 • 04/26/23 11:11 AM ET
Using MLB bunting/sac for Mantle, ignores MLB is Entertainment not Baseball
rtp_hokie67 • 04/26/23 04:52 PM ET
"MLB is not baseball" is certainly an interesting argument. Not a
AbsolutVT03 • 04/26/23 05:05 PM ET
What does that add?
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 12:16 PM ET
It adds actual numbers and context? The original post was talking about
AbsolutVT03 • 04/26/23 01:18 PM ET
How many home runs, doubles and triples where he crushed the ball?
laphroaig • 04/26/23 09:52 AM ET
Come on man
VTCALS72 • 04/26/23 12:11 PM ET
You're right. I moved the goalpost somewhat. He did have sac bunts.
laphroaig • 04/26/23 12:34 PM ET
Yes, I believe you are correct here with this post. I have no problem with
Italian Stallion • 04/26/23 02:34 PM ET
I’m not sure Id have bunted Green that early (1st) as she’s a top HR hitter
hokiepro • 04/26/23 08:00 AM ET
You agree IF it works. Huge assumption that it absolutely would work.
laphroaig • 04/26/23 09:08 AM ET