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The Colorado Rockies on Monday made the surprising decision to trot out a starting pitcher as a pinch runner. The strategy did not work out.
The Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies were tied 1-1 in the top of the ninth at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
After two quick outs to start the inning, Rockies catcher Elias Diaz got into scoring position with a double to left field.
Pinch running for Diaz in that spot seemed natural given his lack of speed. But Colorado surprised some fans by using starter Kyle Freeland to take Diaz’s place.
The Rockies had a thin bench that evening and thought that using Freeland was worth the risk.
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