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Originally Posted by jaysdailydose
Is it possible in the code for the AI to have wanted to keep at least one hitter on his bench? It is only a one-run game, and while it may be sub-optimal, its a close game and the AI may be trying to save a guy for extra innings...
Not saying it's a "good" call, but I could definitely see a manager not wanting to use the last bat on his bench in the 8th inning, especially in a no-DH league where we have pitchers hitting...
I could see myself making this decision in a close game, so I actually think its a good thing that a manager in OOTP might try something "sub-optimal" as long as it has sound reasoning behind it. That's just my opinion, though...
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In real-life, Buck Showalter did something similar against the Marlins. 8th inning, bases loaded, 2 out, and Ryan Lavarnway (who has no business owning a bat) up. JJ Hardy was getting the day off, so Caleb Joseph was the only guy left. Lavarnway grounded out. Next inning, Caleb pinch hit for the pitcher. Didn't make sense, and may have cost us the game, but who knows?