Pedro Grifol, the third base coach, defended the decision to send Tommy Pham home during the eighth inning of the game. While Pham was called out, Grifol stood by the coach’s call and explained his reasoning for agreeing with it.
Grifol believed that the aggressive baserunning was a necessary risk to take in order to potentially score a crucial run for the team. Although the outcome may not have been ideal, Grifol saw it as a calculated move in the context of the game. He supported the play and believed that it was necessary for success.
After the play, there was some debate and criticism surrounding the decision to send Pham home. However, Grifol’s perspective shed light on the reasoning behind the call and the thought process that went into it. Despite any criticism or negative outcomes, Grifol did not have any issue with sending Pham home and supported aggressive baserunning in that situation.
