Braves' Unorthodox Walk Works: Weiss Says He'd Have Been 'Killed'
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Weiss's decision to intentionally walk Holliday with the winning run on second was a calculated risk that defied conventional baseball logic. It relied on Kinley's ability to neutralize a right-handed hitter who had been abysmal at the plate, and it worked.
The move highlights the growing trend of managers using advanced matchups and situational data rather than traditional rules of thumb. However, the fine line between genius and disaster is razor-thin, as the two previous failures this season show.
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Weiss's decision to intentionally walk Holliday with the winning run on second was a calculated risk that defied conventional baseball logic. It relied on Kinley's ability to neutralize a right-handed hitter who had been abysmal at the plate, and it worked. The move highlights the growing trend of managers using advanced matchups and situational data rather than traditional rules of thumb. However, the fine line between genius and disaster is razor-thin, as the two previous failures this season show. The Braves' ability to bounce back from a crushing error and execute under extreme defensive pressure also speaks to their mental toughness. This game will be remembered as a case study in managerial courage, for better or worse.