[Softball Fan]

Great for Stanford!

I bet the Alabama coach is never going to do that again.  Two out in the top of the 7th, down by a run, he asks the hobbled star if she wants to be pulled for a final farewell.  Of course she says no. But with the distraction, the next pitch is hit over the fence.

I was going to post the same thought.   Fouts was doing fine toward the end of the game.  One out to go for her.  The coach stops the game, walks out to the mound, and asks her if she wants to come out of the game.  Can someone explain that strategery to me? Did he want to give her the opportunity for a standing ovation from the Alabama fans or did he want to try to win the game?

[Softball Fan]

Great for Stanford!

I bet the Alabama coach is never going to do that again.  Two out in the top of the 7th, down by a run, he asks the hobbled star if she wants to be pulled for a final farewell.  Of course she says no. But with the distraction, the next pitch is hit over the fence.

I was going to post the same thought.   Fouts was doing fine toward the end of the game.  One out to go for her.  The coach stops the game, walks out to the mound, and asks her if she wants to come out of the game.  Can someone explain that strategery to me? Did he want to give her the opportunity for a standing ovation from the Alabama fans or did he want to try to win the game?