Other teams can do it. Why can't the Tigers? They had a chance last night to tie the game with a sacrifice, or perhaps take the lead with a single in the 8th inning. I would have gladly accepted a sac fly. In fact, Boston's infield was conceding the tying run.
But freakin' Adam Everett struck out - the last two strikes on truly awful pitches in the dirt. I feel bad singling out Everett because the entire team has sucked in these clutch situations. The Tigers remain 4th worst in the majors at sacrifice flies. Interestingly, they're in the upper half of teams with sacrifice bunts. Those stats tell me the Tigers should no longer sacrifice. The only reason to do the sac bunt is to get the runner into scoring position. If they can't hit a freakin' sac fly, they might as well not give up the out. Just try for a hit. Every time. Argh.
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