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Old 05-07-2011, 06:28 PM   #552
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Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 View Post
Imagine if Andre Ethier were to get to within one game of tying the hitting streak, grounds out in his first at-bat, and then gets intentionally walked the rest of the game.
That would be on the same level of trying to do a bunt on purpose during a no hitter or perfect game late in the game.

On one hand, it is a good and normal part of game strategy but would also be seen as sort of a "dick" move to pull off by the other team.
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