generally, it doesn't really matter the score. If you swing at 3-0 you better be right, especially if the manager didn't green light you.I just wish these "unwritten" rules would follow their logic to the end. Why a home run on 3-1 is okay but one pitch earlier is not is just so stupid. And still what's most embarrassing isnt Tony La Russa at this point, it's the Twins for being offended. Take your ass whooping and not worry about a position players ERA and try and figure out a way to stop needing postion players to eat innings because your pitching staff stinks.
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