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Originally Posted by Droford
If you walk to setup double play you could theoretically pick off the lead runner first on a ground ball. You could also get the middle runner out but that opens up an opportunity for a sac fly if you don't turn the double plsy. I just wouldn't want the other team to get s shot at scoring a run without a hit. If they get a hit then whatever.
Teams do a variation of this all the time in extra innings anyway when a team gets 2 on no out..they'll walk them loaded to get the force at home and then turn a double plsy. Seem to remember that working for the Orioles recently.
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The problem with that is usually in extras if the reliever puts 2 on, they have to switch pitchers after the walk, resulting in more time....that's what kills the time in my eyes (especially in the playoffs) when you have more than 1 pitching change per half inning....