8/30 GDT: Pirates(Ashcraft) vs Cardinals(Liberatore) 1:15 PM CT

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Burly singles in Torres to make it 4-2

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2 2 out RBI singles and two runners still on base for Walker

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Walker's bat shattered on a pop up to end the inning.

At least there was a little sign of life that inning.

[booger71]

Why is Libby still in there?

[CardsofSTL]

Why is Libby still in there?

Because he sucks.

[Mary1966]

Finally Marmol takes him out.

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Why do the base runners and coaches come off the field during pitching changes these days?

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Stank finishes off the sixth

[Mary1966]

Why do the base runners and coaches come off the field during pitching changes these days?

Gemini says it’s to avoid getting hit by the relief pitcher’s warm up throws, to go to the dugout to do prep work, and to rest and hydrate.

[CardsofSTL]

Why do the base runners and coaches come off the field during pitching changes these days?

Gemini says it’s to avoid getting hit by the relief pitcher’s warm up throws, to go to the dugout to do prep work, and to rest and hydrate.

If you get hit by a warm up throw standing on 1st base there are problems.