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White Sox manager Tony La Russa taking heat for another loss

2021/5/6
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After a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings, Tony La Russa is facing criticism for his decision-making in the late innings, specifically for not being aware of a wrinkle in the extra-inning rules that would have prevented Liam Hendriks from running the bases. How did things go so wrong for La Russa and the White Sox coaching staff? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey break down what happened and the decisions that were made by La Russa that led to an ugly defeat in Cincinnati.

(3:00) - How many times is this going to keep happening with La Russa where he is blindsided by something?

(8:00) - Who is being held accountable on the coaching staff when no one knows the rule?

(14:20) - Tony La Russa in his own words, admits he didn't know the rule

(17:20) - Reaction to the media needing to explain the rule to La Russa

(21:00) - Will this keep happening this season?