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Game 2
Discussion focused on the managing of the ball game as opposed to the 4-2 win by Le Diamant. Scoring 2 in the 7th and 2 in the 8th provided the margin in the comeback win.
Burke's 6 IP and 2 runs allowed, while fanning 9, kept the Diamonds in the ball game until late in the game. What was taking them out of the ball game was the management of the base running.
Bench Coach Benoit Mahe, in charge of the game for Le Diamant, appeared to be stuck in the steal a base mode, even after catcher Sebastian Martin demonstrated his proficiency for throwing out runners. Le Diamant stole 2 bases but was gunned down 5 times. Adding insult to injury, Henri was waved home on a SF attempt and he was thrown out at the plate.
Le Diamant will heat east to Cap Chevalier for games 3-5. The team has announced that they will rely more on working pitch counts, driving the ball, and less on the stolen base for game 3.
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