In defense of the contact play

Apr 23 2024 by Royals Review

 
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It confounds fans. But there’s math behind it.

Last night, the Royals had been unable to get much offense going against Blue Jays lefty Yusei Kikuchi. When Adam Frazier doubled off reliever Erik Swanson in the seventh, they had an opportunity to cut into the 5-2 deficit. Frazier advanced to third on a fly ball hit by Kyle Isbel, and with one out, he had a terrific chance to score.

Michael Massey hit a grounder to first and Frazier was off on contact....

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