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We also learned Coach Pete is more than just a pretty face

He made two strategic moves against JMU that paid off.

First was the batting order. Most coaches are reluctant to make lineup changes when winning.
However, Pete moved Jaime Bailey into the leadoff spot and she responded by getting on base 5 out of 6 times via 3 hits, a walk, and a HBP, and scoring 3 runs.

In the field, he gambled with a pretty dramatic shift against JMU's Cambry Arnold, bringing in Emma Strouth to the infield and going with only 2 outfielders. The Picture below show Emma almost on 2nd base.

It worked as Arnold, who was batting .298 previously, went 0-3 and was pinch hit for in game one.

Nice moves that paid off.

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Posted: 04/12/2019 at 11:23AM

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What we learned yesterday -- MidloHokie 04/11/2019 09:22AM

We also learned Coach Pete is more than just a pretty face -- VTChip 04/12/2019 11:23AM

A very ballsy move but well calculated ** -- knapnhokie 04/12/2019 4:22PM

Works well with one dimensional slappers and small ball teams. -- stat_hokie 04/12/2019 11:33AM

Good points. He only did it with Arnold.... -- VTChip 04/12/2019 1:18PM

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Well, Donna P only has one pitcher and the fall-off after . . . -- MidloHokie 04/11/2019 5:12PM

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Re: I wonder how he gets all the scores.Is there a good softball scoreboard? -- Sportsman 04/12/2019 3:16PM

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