Despite being called out during the eighth inning of the game, Tommy Pham did not see any problem with the decision to send him home. According to Pedro Grifol, who is the third base coach, there was no issue with Pham’s baserunning and he believed that it was a necessary risk to take in order to potentially score a crucial run for the team.
Grifol explained his reasoning for agreeing with the decision to send Pham home. He believed that aggressive baserunning was essential for scoring runs and that taking risks was necessary in order to do so. While the outcome may not have been ideal, Grifol saw it as a calculated move in the context of the game.
After the play, there were some debates and criticisms surrounding the decision to send Pham home. However, Grifol’s perspective shed light on why he made that call and how he thought about it at that time. In conclusion, despite the outcome, Grifol had no problem with sending Pham home and supported his aggressive baserunning in that situation.
