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The double play was already in order when Edwin was hitting, Donaldson on 1st with Travis at 3rd. I thought it best to walk Edwin as well but there really was no advantage to it for the Orioles unless you think he was a better hitter than Jose that night. If I recall correctly Edwin was 0-3 or 4 that night.
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You put a play at home on a lightly hit grounder. You can also pitch Edwin down and away, hope he rolls over, and if he doesn't bite he walks. Doesn't have to be truely intentional walk
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leaving Britton out was curious but I don't think it was a completely terrible idea. Orioles get the lead and they bring him in Showalter looks like a genius. Bring him in still tied and he gasses after two innings and loses and he's crucified.
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You are facing 2 of the best power hitters in the game, with the game on the line, and a runner at 3rd with 1 out. It is terrible to leave you best pitcher on the bench.
Why would he be crucified if Britton get's out of the situation, and they loose 2 innings later? Heck, you could argue just facing the top of the order he should have used Britton, since I personally would rather have my lesser pitchers facing the bottom of the order the next 2 innings.