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[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Last night the Astros put on a shift against Greg Allen. Allen is hitting 200 in 30 ABs. WHY???

Allen proceeded to hit a tailor made double play ball, but since there was no one at the SS position it went as a single. Instead of an inning ending double play the Tribe had two on with one out. We lost anyways, but I guess the point is another manager overthinking and using the shift too much.

[–] doggone [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

Shifting with men on seems awfully risky. I can't remember the details, but the Tigers were shifting against somebody last week and the runner ended up taking third because there was no one there.