Russ Dorsey

But against right-handed pitching, I like that five hole for Niko.

The benefit that it brings you having those guys hit back-to-back is the same benefit that you would have if they were hitting one and two in the lineup.

Let's say Pete gets on.

Pete can swipe a bag and Nico is a guy that is comfortable hitting with one or two strikes.

You're not worried about, oh, well, I got a strike on me now.

You know that he's going to be able to attack the strike zone, even if he has two strikes on him.

And, you know, a lot of hit and run could come from those situations where you're talking about getting defenders moving and Nico being able to use that back control to throw a ball somewhere and potentially drive and runs.

I like the way they handled Mike Trout.

And I agree with what Craig Council said before the game.

Like, you got to attack him.

One of his strengths throughout his career that made him a Hall of Famer is the on base.

The fact that he was willing to take walks.

Right.

And you have a guy that's walking 90, 100 times a year.

He's going to be able to pick his spot, pick his pitch and drive it when he gets the opportunity.

But pitching to him when guys weren't on base was going to be the key, and that's what Edward Cabrera was able to do, right?

Guys weren't on base when you had Mike Trout at the plate, so you felt a little bit more comfortable attacking him in the strike zone.

Am I concerned about Jamison Tyone tonight?

I'm always the person to say, don't let spring numbers affect you.

I will say...