It took "small ball" to set the plate. There is never anything wrong ...
... with home runs. But if the HR's aren't coming, then sometimes runs need to be manufactured with "small ball". If the opposing pitcher has shown an inability to throw strikes, even home run hitters should learn to make the pitcher throw a strike before going hunting for the fence.
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Our critic of VT’s “long ball coach” didn't comment after the 5-4 win.
-- GalaxHokie
Apr 30, 2023 at 09:47 AM ET
GalaxHokie
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04/30/23 09:47 AM ET
It was nice to see "small ball" win game 2. Driving the ball is modern
-- pharlap_99
Apr 30, 2023 at 12:54 PM ET
pharlap_99
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04/30/23 12:54 PM ET
It took "small ball" to set the plate. There is never anything wrong ...
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-- Atlee Hokie
Apr 30, 2023 at 10:31 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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04/30/23 10:31 AM ET
It takes a village **
-- BackInTheBurg
Apr 30, 2023 at 12:52 PM ET
BackInTheBurg
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04/30/23 12:52 PM ET
Nothing wrong with having a discussion on strategy
-- VTChip
Apr 30, 2023 at 10:49 AM ET
VTChip
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04/30/23 10:49 AM ET
I wouldn't know - muted **
-- TomTurkey
Apr 30, 2023 at 02:12 PM ET
TomTurkey
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04/30/23 02:12 PM ET
And we WON with small ball in game 2**
-- hokiepro
Apr 30, 2023 at 11:10 AM ET
hokiepro
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04/30/23 11:10 AM ET
Somewhat related, but kind of crazy that all 9 runs were from HRs**
-- BackInTheBurg
Apr 30, 2023 at 09:59 AM ET
BackInTheBurg
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04/30/23 09:59 AM ET
There's a reason Cagle's record is what it is. Keeping the ball in the . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 30, 2023 at 11:09 AM ET
MidloHokie
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04/30/23 11:09 AM ET
All of Clemson’s in the 2 games have**
-- hokiepro
Apr 30, 2023 at 10:21 AM ET
hokiepro
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04/30/23 10:21 AM ET