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Blue Jays urged to use 5-infielder plan when Tyler Rogers pitches
TL;DR
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 2-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers, with Tyler Rogers allowing two runs due to defensive errors. A radio host suggests using a five-infielder strategy when Rogers pitches to improve defense.
Key points
- Blue Jays lost 2-1 to Brewers
- Tyler Rogers allowed two runs due to defensive errors
- Ben Ennis proposed a five-infielder strategy
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The Toronto Blue Jays lost in ugly fashion against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
It's not that the submarining reliever Tyler Rogers was hit super hard. The infield defense just let him down as he allowed two runs (one earned) in the bottom of the eighth in a 2-1 loss.
The happenstance also created a fascinating pitch for how to move forward when Rogers pitches.
Toronto radio host Ben Ennis wants the Blue Jays to employ the five-man infield tactic when Rogers is in the game:
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It is inherently a fascinating concept.
Rogers' motion and pitch movement induce a ton of grounders, and most hitters these days have predictable fly ball patterns anyway.
There really hasn't been a specific pitcher that has called for such a dramatic realignment. The five-man infield is generally saved for spots when the winning run is on third base and a team feels the best way to prevent that run from scoring is to guard against pretty much every possible ground ball.
And to be realistic, the Blue Jays almost certainly aren't going to actually try this.
But out of the box thinking can actually lead to great ideas, if someone is bold enough to give it a shot.
Maybe someone with the Blue Jays should crunch some numbers here. It doesn't actually seem like the worst idea.
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Q&A
Why did the Blue Jays lose to the Brewers?
The Blue Jays lost 2-1 due to defensive errors that allowed Tyler Rogers to give up two runs in the eighth inning.
What is the five-infielder strategy proposed for Tyler Rogers?
The five-infielder strategy involves placing an additional infielder on the field to enhance defense when Tyler Rogers pitches.
Who suggested the five-infielder plan for the Blue Jays?
Toronto radio host Ben Ennis suggested the five-infielder plan for the Blue Jays when Tyler Rogers is on the mound.