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Post by Sons of Vaval on Apr 23, 2019 6:04:39 GMT -5
Is there a rational explanation for why HC's best starter (Dvorac, 6-2 2.48 ERA) continues to pitch in Game 3, while the worst starter (McGowan, 0-8 7.25 ERA) continues to pitch in Game 1? Or is this like the bunting thing? They think the number 1 has a better chance to win against the other teams number 3 guy... I understand this strategy if DiCenzo is trying to pick off an LSU or Texas A&M, but this is a league game at home against Lafayette. What message does this send to the team?
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 23, 2019 6:21:10 GMT -5
Support your pitcher? I find the errors and runners getting picked off base more concerning than the starting rotation.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 23, 2019 8:10:56 GMT -5
Support your pitcher? I find the errors and runners getting picked off base more concerning than the starting rotation. In our 17 Patriot League games we have committed 22 errors versus 13 for our opponents
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Apr 23, 2019 8:20:21 GMT -5
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Post by bringbackcaro on Apr 23, 2019 8:23:33 GMT -5
Is there a rational explanation for why HC's best starter (Dvorac, 6-2 2.48 ERA) continues to pitch in Game 3, while the worst starter (McGowan, 0-8 7.25 ERA) continues to pitch in Game 1? Or is this like the bunting thing? They think the number 1 has a better chance to win against the other teams number 3 guy... So basically punt on trying to go 2-0 in those games for the chance to go 1-1? Loser's mentality. Do we really need to manipulate the rotation so we're saving the ace to face a weaker starter against teams like 13-24 Lafayette? Not exactly setting the team up for success in the playoffs (1 tournament win over 11 years in a 6-team league).
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 23, 2019 8:49:07 GMT -5
I answered the prior post's question "What message does this send to the team?" No one else offered an answer. with a possible message.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Apr 23, 2019 8:51:00 GMT -5
I answered the prior post's question "What message does this send to the team?" No one else offered an answer. with a possible message. You answered a question with a question. I'm not sure how throwing the team's #1 starter in the last game of the series is supporting or not supporting any of the starting pitchers.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 23, 2019 8:54:42 GMT -5
Yes, I did. That was why the suggested message ended with a question mark. The post asked what message was sent to the team. I took a guess at a possible one...that they remain focused on the game and support whomever is pitching (and not get caught up in the trivia we see so often here on CROSSPORTS).
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Post by timholycross on Apr 23, 2019 12:53:24 GMT -5
Two things:
1. Small Statistical Sample. The coaches may think McGowan is better than those here that watch do. 2. Once the pitchers got into some sort of rotation and/or workout regimen; keeping the order may have been worth more to the staff during the regular season than figuring out who 1, 2 and 3 were.
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