Ponce De Leon has the make up as a 8th or 9th inning guy. Just love how he carries himself. I think it’s a mistake to exclude him off the playoff roster with his attributes. Can be a long man and can close. Throwing strikes can be an issue but I like this guy in some late inning situations.
Lol, after Bader bunted for a single to lead off the 17th, one of the DBack’s announcers said, “After 17 innings somebody finally figured out you don’t always need to try to hit a home run.”
“Lol, after Bader bunted for a single to lead off the 17th, one of the DBack’s announcers said, “After 17 innings somebody finally figured out you don’t always need to try to hit a home run.”
And now Bader doesn’t score even though there was another hit after his single. Evidently manufacturing a run in the 17 inning affair is not something they want to be bothered with.
Ozuna, Yadi and Carp just put together 3 of the ugliest ABs you would want to see in the 18th. Three more Ks. Balls that bounce before reaching the batter must be real hard to hit. It’s amazing how the DBacks keep bringing in one Cy Young after another to mow down these hitters.