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My point is that I didn't agree with the decision because when you play for one run that is usually all you get. When you have two runners on with no outs you are in prime position to score multiple runs.
I see your point, but we're not talking about Berkman, Biggio, or even OP at the plate. We're talking about Ausmus. Most of what Ausmus is going to do in that situation (bunt, GIDP, a hit, or sac fly), will net one run, and no more. And, with the K and a pop-up to an infielder among the possibilities, I actually think a squeeze (provided it's well-executed), next to a hit (which I think has a lower probability than a squeeze with Ausmus) is one of the better options. (I posted the last sentence knowing full well that if there's is any way to prove me wrong, you will be the man to do it, barzilla)

And, when you and several others on this board are saying the squeeze was a bad call and that an Ausmus "GIDP special" would have been better, I just don't get it. Yes, the result likely would have been better b/c it would have netted a run, but, it would have been bases empty and 2 outs - not very good odds to score another run. Again, only the result made it a bad call.

OTOH, if the squeeze is successful (and you've agreed that the DP was a once in a lifetime result), then the Astros have a run in with a man on 2nd and only 1 out. Let's also not forget that on that attempt at home by Wainwright, there was a very real possibility that Burke and Ausmus are both safe, and then, we have men on 1st and 2nd and no outs. I know that Garner can't assume a muff on a squeeze attempt, but in hindsight, the play was so close that you could say that instead of just getting the sure out at 1st, Wainwright was stupid in trying it.