'Hamas' Jenkins |
10-29-2014 09:48 PM |
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Originally Posted by Three7s
(Post 11070199)
The crappy part is there was a way that the Royals could have kept it tied, but what's done is done. The Royals had one guy to beat and couldn't get it done. Hat's off to Bumgarner. He's an above average regular season pitcher, but he's the best in the history of the game in the post-season. It's no surprise how the Giants have achieved this dynasty with him.
The Royals need to approach this off-season by looking towards getting another starter. Doesn't even need to be ace caliber with Ventura. Just need another guy with the ability to keep the Royals in the game. Also need a corner outfielder. Get those two things, keep our bullpen in tact, and I like our chances next year.
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I will say this: I hope the last two nights illustrates to those who constantly clamor for the bunt why it is such a poor tactical decision.
Bumgarner was all over the place to Infante and went 2-0 to Escobar. Giving up an out with a hot hitter like Escobar in that situation is just malpractice. He was one of the Royals' best hitters.
Once Bumgarner got the easy out at first he settled down and basically slammed the door from there.
Yost has a team full of speed demons and he managed that inning afraid of the double play. You're still going to need a hit to drive the run in even if you get a bunt, so why give the out up right away, especially when Escobar was going to see a fastball on 2-0 (which he did)?
That was foolish, cowardly managing, and it cost the Royals their best chance to tie the game or take the lead.
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