Oh, so the pinch runner would have stolen 3rd and home? Or the pinch runner would have hit a go-ahead HR? Not trying to be a prick, but it really had no effect on the outcome.. Not like Pujols got thrown out at home on a single to end the game.. You never pull Pujols there.
We'll never know so defending my philosophy means nothing really. My cards suck to bet on. Youre basically gambling on if we'll hit the ball or not.