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It just amazes me how stubborn McDonnell is with his pitching decisions. No way should he had put Forbes out there in the 9th. A freshman who has been in the lineup all game as a outfielder.
Use an experienced guy like Corbett or Koger. At least it worked out this time with Webster getting it done.
Cards have a huge issue at the end of games. Someone has to nail down the 9th inning.
Use an experienced guy like Corbett or Koger. At least it worked out this time with Webster getting it done.
Cards have a huge issue at the end of games. Someone has to nail down the 9th inning.
I think your last two sentences (and the 4-0 lead in the final game of a 3-game series we’d already clinched) explains why Forbes was the choice. The coaches love his potential and are trying to give him an opportunity to demonstrate that he can be part of the solution in the bullpen. He failed the test today, unfortunately.
Forbes is going to be big time!
I wanted a more experienced reliever to start the ninth, but Dan wanted to see how Forbes would respond. He kept the ball down, he was in the low 90's and he was pretty close on his balls. The plan worked because we won and hopefully part of the process of developing Forbes into a solid reliever for us.
I wanted a more experienced reliever to start the ninth, but Dan wanted to see how Forbes would respond. He kept the ball down, he was in the low 90's and he was pretty close on his balls. The plan worked because we won and hopefully part of the process of developing Forbes into a solid reliever for us.
Once Forbes learns to swing into the pitch CDM won’t be able to keep him out of the lineup. He pretty much swings for the fences right now LOL. Even saying that…I’d have him in the lineup a good amount of time.
He's only a Freshman. I think the jury's still out on that. Jmo