I haven't noticed anything unusual in either strategy or skill level, other than maybe the shifts and outfield positioning have on occasion made it more difficult to get to the ball quickly. Agree that in general you should try and score if there are two outs and that the jump you get from that scenario makes it easier. Heck I watched Max Kepler score from first on a single the other day because he was running on a 3-2 pitch with two outs.
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