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17 runs lost this season according to Fangraphs, worst of all MLB teams save Tigers -17.5. Last night they apparently threatened to run themselves out of the playoff hunt. Seven back now. Yeah, that will negate a lot of offense.
It will be interesting to see how the team addresses this absolute failure to run the bases in a major league fashion. Coaches heads must roll. The other night Logan was thrown out at third because he failed to slide. The third base coach gave him absolutely no indication that a slide was necessary. I've yanked parents out of the stands who would do a better job than whoever it is coaching third for us.
So, tonight we have to beat Cole Hammels or we're 8 games back of Texas. Hope Cruz and Guti are ready to go.