Is Anyone Else Tired of Seeing Dusty Wasting Outs by Bunting?

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nd2000

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I understand the objective is to get the runner to second base in a close game where you need a run. But, at some point, you gotta wonder if you would be better off letting guys just hit instead of wasting outs with a bunt. It just seems to me that the Reds have come up empty countless times after getting the leadoff runner on and using a precious out to move a runner over.

Thoughts?
 
 
Depends who's at the plate, who's on deck, how the pitcher is throwing, type of game you're in. It accomplishes two things: moves the runner into scoring position and sometimes more importantly, prevents the double play. Your call on whether that is worth the out
 
Since the REDS cannot score a runner from 3rd with less than two outs anyhow, I'm not sure why Dusty continues to play small ball. It looks pretty obvious that the REDS depend on the home run ball. I would like to see more hit and runs in these situations.
 
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