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Game 8

Slider Tests:
*CPU Solid Hits: 7
*CPU Manager Hook: 3
*CPU Reliever Stamina: 1

LAD: 6 11 0
PIT: 4 11 0

Win: H. Ryu - 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, 100 Pitches, 60 Strikes, 40 Balls, 60% Overall Strikes, 56% First Pitch Strikes
Loss: G. Cole - 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 85 Pitches, 51 Strikes, 34 Balls, 60% Overall Strikes, 67% First Pitch Strikes
Save: C. Hatcher

Team Pitching:

LAD: 150 Pitches, 98 Strikes, 52 Balls, 65% Overall Strikes, 66% First Pitch Strikes
PIT:154 Pitches, 96 Strikes, 58 Balls, 62% Overall Strikes, 65% First Pitch Strikes

Team Strikeouts:

LAD: 3
PIT: 13

Team Walks:

LAD: 4
PIT: 4

Extra Base Hits:

LAD: 4
2B: C. Crawford, H. Kendrick
HR: Y. Puig, Y. Grandal
11 Hits/34 At-Bats = .324 BA

PIT: 4
2B: G. Polanco, S. Marte, J. Mercer
HR: C. Hart
11 Hits/37 At-Bats = .297 BA

Notes:

As far as the slider adjustments, I really liked CPU Solid Hits at 7. It was a welcomed change of pace from the last 4 games, as I felt like the CPU actually was putting pressure on my pitchers, as was evidenced by Ryu's short and mediocre outing. I think I will leave it at 7 for the next 4-5 games to see what the stats look like.

I personally think Manager Hook does have something to do with the CPU pitchers being pulled early, but I couldn't tell this game. Garrett Cole found himself in trouble all game, and after giving up a 3-run homer to Yasiel Puig to break a 3-2 lead in the 4th inning, Clint Hurdle pulled him. I can't say that I would've done anything differently in that situation, so more testing will be needed.

I plan on leaving all settings as-is for the next few test games, unless stats dictate otherwise.