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It supposedly was for the Bottom of the 9th - that's why Mike Matheny put him in there.
Mike Matheny also gave him instructions about his lead off the bag, how his run was not that important (it was the tying run at the plate that was important) and cautioned him about a potential Pick-Off move.
There was no need for a SB and he was not in there to get a SB. Mike Matheny put him in there for his Base-Running Ability, not for his Fielding Ability, nor for his Hitting Ability. Just like JDolphin said, Mike Matheny put him in there for his Base-Running Speed.
Really? Picked Off At 1st Base With The Big Guy At The Plate. Really - Isn't Base-Running Your Specialty. Oct 27, 20:57
No, he's a rookie 2B prospect who's specialty are hitting and fielding. {nm} Oct 28, 08:58
Because Allen Craig has been hampered by injury. Wong is not known for his SBs. He was drafted for his hitting. {nm} Oct 28, 12:39
STL did not need a SB - they just needed a fast Base Runner, just like JDolphin (and Mike Matheny) said. {nm} Oct 28, 12:49
He is faster than an injured Craig but that doesn't make base-running his specialty. {nm} Oct 28, 12:52
It supposedly was for the Bottom of the 9th - that's why Mike Matheny put him in there. Oct 28, 13:07
Again, because Wong runs faster than the injured Craig. He made a rookie mistake, simply as that. {nm} Oct 28, 13:14
...and in the end, the highest rated show last night was the Redskins-Broncos overrun at 7PM. NFL beat the WS in 18-49 share. Oct 28, 13:32
And unlike Kolten Wong, Peyton Manning being Picked-Off didn't cost them the game. {nm} Oct 28, 13:44