With one out and no one on, Ron Washington ordered a walk to Miguel Cabrera in the eighth inning and a 3-3 tie. Tim McCarver:
Tigers vs. Rangers: Still Tied At 3-3 Thanks To Nelson Cruz, No Thanks To Ron Washington
I wouldn’t do that.Congrats, Mr. Washington. You’ve just been outmaneuvered by Tim McCarver. Now I’m sure that Victor Martinez is going to hit into a double play just to make me and Timmy look silly.
Update: Nope.
Martinez hit a single that moved Cabrera to third with one out. That’s exactly why you don’t walk him in that situation. Then Delmon Young came up against Mike Adams, which is pretty much the mismatch of the year, and Young actually hit a fly ball. He did it! Unfortunately, Victor Martinez runs like the corpse of Victor Hugo, and he was nailed at the plate by a strong throw from Nelson Cruz.
Unbelievable. It’s always better to be lucky than good, so well played, Washington. Well played.
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