Yeah I would open Pant. He is too young to trust at the death. But with the fielding restrictions in the first 10 overs and his inability to play slow (let's call it the exuberance of youth), he could set up the chase with a rapid fire 50. He'll hack at Wood and Jofra. If he gets out so what, this chase was always going to require 200 runs between Rohit and Kohli.
Small window crack opening to get back into it, pressure needs to be ramped up to avoid Root and Morgan starting another one of their long partnerships.
I feel like several doubles from last year are homers this year, but he is on track for similar number of total extra base hits. Wonder if launch angle stats show an elevation for Bregman this year. I agree that he is struggling right now.
I wonder if Hinch tries to get speed in front of Brantley, if only to help open the hole on that side when the first baseman has to hold the runner. We also know he likes to alternate the lefties to make it tough on opposing bullpens. Springer Bregman Altuve Brantley Correa Alvarez ...
Tapasearch didn't reveal a thread. Season 3 drops on July 4th, right around the corner. One of the best shows going. Trailer music is legit. In. The final trailer was a little too revealy so I went with the prior one.