Stealing and Bunting

[mikeq672]

Both are WAY too easy in this game. Its a joke. Some kid in DD just stole 14 bases against me in a game. Pickoffs didnt work. Stepping off didnt work. Pitchouts do nothing because the animations make it so obvious its happening that he can just go back to the base, or continue on stealing third even with a pitch out. I varied when I threw the ball, doesnt matter.

Kid just had a lineup of Dyson, EY Jr, Marte and all fast guys.

0-2 drag bunts, always perfectly down the line for a hit.

Something needs to get fixed.

[HozAndMoose]

Did you bring your 3rd baseman in for the bunts?

[pdawg17]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeq672

Both are WAY too easy in this game. Its a joke. Some kid in DD just stole 14 bases against me in a game. Pickoffs didnt work. Stepping off didnt work. Pitchouts do nothing because the animations make it so obvious its happening that he can just go back to the base, or continue on stealing third even with a pitch out. I varied when I threw the ball, doesnt matter. Kid just had a lineup of Dyson, EY Jr, Marte and all fast guys. 0-2 drag bunts, always perfectly down the line for a hit. Something needs to get fixed.

Did you slide step when pitching or full motion?

[sydrogerdavid]

...Or throw breaking balls in the dirt on 0-2?

[mikeq672]

Lets avoid asking me if I did obvious things, corners were in, most bunts were pulled up first base line, bigger issue is the steals though, theyve been too easy forever.

You dont need to take a bigger lead or anything, and yes I was using a slide step occasionally but I scrapped that idea when I pitched out and Dyson still stole third. There was literally nothing I could do.

[mikeq672]

Quote: Originally Posted by sydrogerdavid

...Or throw breaking balls in the dirt on 0-2?

Completely missing the point here, but thanks, Ive had an ERA online around 1.2 for about 3 years in the game, I dont need pitching tips.

I need them to make it so pitchouts arent a completely obvious animation allowing the kid to run back, or just useless so they can steal anyway