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I know it's been stated many times, but intentionally walking Crews to load the bases...

Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:56 pm
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
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Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:56 pm
I know it's been stated many times, but intentionally walking Crews to load the bases (runners on 1/2) ... in a tie game in the bottom of the 8th... to face Tommy White and possibly Jordan Thompson next.

UK got what they deserved.

Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
77597 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:57 pm to
I respect the decision, and at the same time, im happy they made it.

I wouldnt want to face the guy probably going 1.1 with the game on the line either if i can help it
This post was edited on 4/15/23 at 7:58 pm
Posted by Big4SALTbro
Member since Jun 2019
14933 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:57 pm to
It’s crazy to have the type of protection Crews has and yet teams still want to walk him to get to Tanks
Posted by GeauxLSU4
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2012
10593 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:58 pm to
That’s what everyone thinks of Crews. He makes you make decisions against the book.
Posted by Tiger1988
Houston
Member since May 2016
24458 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:59 pm to
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It’s crazy to have the type of protection Crews has and yet teams still want to walk him to get to Tanks

White was a bit “chippy” chirping at that kid.
I bet he was pissing himself as White looks like a 35 y/o football player.
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
9492 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:59 pm to
It was a stupid decision, even if it worked. Mingione is an idiot. He put his pitcher in a position with 0 room for error.
Posted by jgthunt
Walker
Member since Feb 2010
2468 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:07 pm to
"Don't let their best hitter beat us"
That was his decision. I hate Mingione but it was a decent move considering. But seriously, he sucks!
Posted by Big4SALTbro
Member since Jun 2019
14933 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:10 pm to
That works in theory and works against a lot of teams but we have one of the nastier 1-2 punches seen
Posted by Kim Jong Ir
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
52659 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:11 pm to
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White was a bit “chippy” chirping at that kid.


The UK dugout was chippy like a girls softball team the entire series.
Posted by Morpheus
In your Dreams
Member since Apr 2022
4254 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:15 pm to
Kentucky Prolly over thought that one a bit, but hey who can blame em
Posted by CamdenTiger
Member since Aug 2009
62505 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:17 pm to
UK coach was brilliant all weekend, putting pressure on our pitching staff, and was impressed how effective he was using what talent they had playing small-ball; but that one move bit him in the arse..But he didn’t think his pitcher would plunk White, which probably still was a genius move, but just wasn’t executed. Have to give credit to him, though, his pitching strategy to basically to concede game one, almost won him the series…. Much respect to him IMO, putting his team in a position to knock out the #1 team on the road…
Posted by More beer please
Member since Feb 2010
45069 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:19 pm to
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I respect the decision


Idk I kinda don’t. As good as Crews is, it isn’t like he’s got a nobody behind him. Sure, load the bases for the force out. But you’re putting the leading run 90 feet away against a really polished hitter. One frick up regardless of what the batter does and you’re down.

I think UK tried too hard to big brain it and it backfired. Just like the whole series.
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
37426 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:20 pm to
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UK coach was brilliant all weekend, putting pressure on our pitching staff, and was impressed how effective he was using what talent they had playing small-ball; but that one move bit him in the arse..But he didn’t think his pitcher would plunk White, which probably still was a genius move, but just wasn’t executed. Have to give credit to him, though, his pitching strategy to basically to concede game one, almost won him the series…. Much respect to him IMO, putting his team in a position to knock out the #1 team on the road…


I hope this is /sarcasm font
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
8020 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:24 pm to
I think their thought process was we need a double play or strikeout. White is more likely to give you one of those than Crews. Tough spot to be in
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
32685 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:25 pm to
I mean Crews is still hitting over .500

I don't hate the decision to not let him beat you but it's tough when the next guy leads the country in RBIs
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278669 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:26 pm to
Was the right play. You can’t pitch to crews there with how White swung earlier in the game
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
66829 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:27 pm to
It’s insane. Tommy White leads the nation in RBIs.

J think his BA with runners in scoring position is better than his average with bases open.

He has 2 Grand Slams thisnyear
Posted by Tiger Dominance
Bossier City, LA
Member since Oct 2007
487 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:28 pm to
I would have at least "pitched around" Crews and not give him anything good to hit. Sometimes good players are "itching" to get a home run will chase bad pitches. I wonder if they would have intentionally walked him if the bases were loaded.
Posted by GeauxxxTigers23
TeamBunt General Manager
Member since Apr 2013
62514 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:29 pm to
Anyone who walks the bases loaded to get to white is dumb
This post was edited on 4/15/23 at 8:30 pm
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
9492 posts
Posted on 4/15/23 at 8:36 pm to
Crews is a generational talent. But, you still don't do that unless you're an absolute imbecile that's scared and hoping to puff your chest out for a flash in the pan decision.

And, all the "he really made some good decisions" people can also take a lap. He's a Bush league ****. If you just keep pushing buttons, eventually something will pay off. They won a game because we beat ourselves. He didn't do anything worthy.

With that said, I'm glad his players don't take on his persona. They seem like really good kids. I bet they hate him.
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