On the base running issue, I don't know if Patty will discuss it and give trade secrets away, but she has always played some games on the paths that look dumb if there isn't execution. I'm fine with it. For example, the double play with Minor at the plate. I am betting she wanted Minor to pull the bunt down the first base line, thereby pulling the first baseman towards the plate, and the second baseman to first (albeit late getting there). If the first baseman holds to tag Minor, she has advanced the runner to third base. If the first baseman throws to third, maybe she gets that out, but she can't get the ball to first in time. Defense, at best, has to play things really well and smart to get anyone and any mistake or confusion she advances a runner to third and gets another base runner. Of course, if Minor bunts the ball down the third base line or to the pitcher, she can be made to look silly. Could be a screw up, but I bet it was a "play" and poor execution. Be interesting to know.
