Tempe: Don't Pitch to Petey

By Jason Owens - June 02, 2007

I know Ike Davis hit the monster home run to put ASU ahead 3-1 and is a .358 hitter on the season. But with first base open and two outs, I don't understand Monmouth's decision to pitch around Davis to get to Petey Paramore. Paramore is a .371 hitter. When is it ever a good idea to pitch around to a .371 hitter with two outs?

Like any .371 hitter worth his salt, Paramore made the Hawks pay with an RBI single to give the Sun Devils a 4-1 lead through seven.