Did Mike Scioscia’s Quick Hook Turn Victory Into A Devastating Defeat???

No Comments September 9, 2015 Angels By John Stellman

Conventional wisdom suggests that a Major League manager may win or lose his team a handful of games during the course of the baseball season based on his in game decisions.

Offensive strategies, i.e. when to hit and run or attempt to steal a base, or when to be aggressive and challenge an outfielder’s arm are spur of the moment and possible game changing choices. Defensive alignments of the infield and outfield, and when to remove a pitcher can also be critical in determining the game’s outcome.

Mike Scioscia perhaps had a hand in this loss. Andrew Haney pitched 6 scoreless innings against Cleveland. He allowed 6 hits, 1 walk while striking out 3 in an 88 pitch performance. He left the game with a 1-0 lead.

“I think that he might’ve had another handful of pitches, or another hitter or two, but we felt good starting (the next inning) with Trevor (Gott),”

the manager told the Orange County Register. 19 pitches later, the Indians had a 3-1 lead. Gott allowed 2 hits and walked 2 while recording just 2 outs.

You could therefore conjecture, and rightfully so, that Scioscia’s decision might have impacted the outcome of the game!

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I was born with sports in my blood. I began coaching little league baseball at 15. I was the sports editor of my high school newspaper. I did football play by play for the college radio station. I broadcast high school basketball for a local commercial station. But baseball was always my passion. During the 1970's I covered the Angels for the Orange County Register. And now I am back where I belong...