That’s a quote from Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker. It’s from a June 8, 2009 Dayton Daily News column by the legendary dean of Reds writers, Hal McCoy. The Reds had just lost 6-3 to the Cubs. In 14 innings. Leaving 16 men on base. With bases loaded in the 8th and the 12th. Sigh.
“When you don’t win when you’re supposed to win, most of the time you lose.”
June 10, 2009 by Cleve
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