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Walk her or let her hit???

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by FPSOFTBALL23, Apr 16, 2008.

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  1. Apr 16, 2008 at 9:05 PM #1
    FPSOFTBALL23

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    Situation we had in our game.

    Bottom of the 8th inning, score tied 2-2 and runner on 1st. Number 4 batter at the plate who is a very good hitter. We have got her the first 3 times at the plate. There is a pass ball which moves the winning run to 2nd base. A base hit and game is over. She is already in scoring position with first base now open. 1 out in the inning. Count on the hitter is 2-1. Do you pitch to the number 4 hitter or walk her and put the force on any base.
     
  2. Apr 16, 2008 at 9:16 PM #2
    JavelinCatcher

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    Walk her!

    No doubt in my mind. You need outs to extend the game! Walk her so there is a force at any base but try to get the lead runner. Doesn't matter that you got her out the first three times. I think that actually means is she is due for a hit...
     
  3. Apr 16, 2008 at 9:34 PM #3
    WndMillR

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    Duhh...

    Only run that matters is the one at 2nd...
    it scores.... you lose
    walk the 4 to pitch to the 5
     
  4. Apr 16, 2008 at 9:57 PM #4
    JavelinCatcher

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    So...

    What happened during the game? Did they walk her or lt her hit and she drove in the winning run?
     
  5. Apr 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM #5
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    Walk her period.....

    ......she's up front in the batting order for a reason. take the bat out of her hands.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2008 at 10:23 PM #6
    FPSOFTBALL23

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    Single up the middle. Game!
     
  7. Apr 16, 2008 at 10:33 PM #7
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    Kind of figured...

    Sorry to hear that. I don't know the coach so am not sticking up for him/her but unfortunately I have done the same thing this year. Tie score, girls on first and second, past ball, runners went to second and third. Batter had 2 - 1 count and I didn't walk her. She ended up blooping one over shorts head and they scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th. I am not making excuses but as you can see when I am thinking clearly, I know what to do. For some reason I spaced out during the game. It wasn't until after the game that I wondered why I didn't walk her. I think about it almost every day and won't make that mistake again.
     
  8. Apr 17, 2008 at 6:13 AM #8
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    Instead of letting her hit or walking her you could always hit her!!! Pitch far inside!!
     
  9. Apr 17, 2008 at 6:39 AM #9
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    TBR Wouldn't Be The Same !!

    W/O your comments TBR wouldn't have a chance !!!

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  10. Apr 17, 2008 at 9:32 AM #10
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    Someone has to post a little humor here!!!

    Actually, if you have a decent pitcher and catcher, I would pitch inside and hope she doesn't connect. I mean pitch way inside or even way outside.
     
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