It makes sense to play like that when we are trying to score 1 run and 1 run only.
I can't recall the exact percentages, but going from runners on 1st and 2nd and zero out, to runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out, your odds of scoring only increase about 6% in total.
Factor in you have your best hitter at the plate, early in a 2-0 game, and it makes absolutely zero sense to bunt.
If it's the 9th inning and you are down a run, ok, a case can MAYBE be made. But with Travis batting, I'd still be skeptical. Goins/Thole batting, id be more inclined to bunt.
It's just a big inning killer. Whenever I watch other teams bunt against the Jays, I am always thankful they are so willing to hand us a free out.
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