Issues with CPU closer being pulled prematurely

[timelydew]

Hey, has anyone noticed that the CPU will, on occasion, pull their closer (or late-inning reliever) with two outs or so to bring in another reliever when it's not necessary, or realistic, for that matter?

For example, I was playing the Red Sox in Franchise Mode, and Kimbrel walked a batter with one out, bases empty prior to the walk. Following that, he struck me out, after which the CPU decided to pull him in favor of their set-up man. Not after the walk, but after a three-pitch K. Might I add that his pitch count was low, and his energy level more than sufficient. It seems to happen whenever the closer or set-up man puts a man on base and then gets an out; the out number is usually two. I've also seen it once immediately after the walk. It's happened a few times, and it's not happening in a realistic fashion at all, i.e., when the closer has put the outcome in jeopardy.

I'll add that I don't have the internet at home, and am playing under patch 1.06. I don't know if they've fixed this in subsequent patches or not. Anybody else experience this?

[tabarnes19_SDS]

Had closer brought in with 2 outs in 8th twice the last couple days. The cpu then starts a different reliever for the 9th.

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[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by timelydew

I'll add that I don't have the internet at home, and am playing under patch 1.06. I don't know if they've fixed this in subsequent patches or not. Anybody else experience this?

They did adjust the manager hook in at least one of the patches (can't recall which off the top of my head). I think it mainly affected SPs though.

[countryboy]

I believe this is an issue brought about by Humanity AI. Hopefully they will work on it more for next year. Great concept just has a few wrinkles to iron out


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[NDAlum]

It's happened in some of my games but not frequent enough for me to view it as a huge problem. I'd like them to "ride or die" with their closers...lol