Sure, I'll be happy to help with the strategy. First off, most managers don't like to play for the tie on the road. I can go into the reasons why (many I agree with, a few I don't) but that in itself would be a lengthy post. I'll just say that Hurdle saw what he thought was maybe his best opportunity to score more than a single run and grab the lead. Just looking at this particular situation you have to know when Walker came in they weren't going to bunt. Why waste a move pinch hitting just to sacrifice? Secondly, although his strategy wasn't to bunt Hurdle did want to move the runner. He felt Tabata had a good chance of swiping second and he had the green light. He was running early in the count but Walker fouled off the pitch. It appeared to be a straight steal because it didn't look like Tabata was looking in for hit and run contact. Frankly I agree with the strategy. I think gambling with a quality base stealer is a better play than giving away an out. Now if you want to go into what Walker did wrong in how he handled the at-bat that could also be a pretty lengthy subject. But of course you can't hang the manager for that one so I'm not sure it would be as much fun for you guys