I absolutely 100% understand the preference…but since that’s not where we are…just thought it was worth noting there is something to be said about the momentum you can roll with in playing/winning more games in a short tournament format.
Like Hootie said…The pitching fatigue and depth is the primary drawback obviously to doing it “the hard way.”
"now I lay me down to sleep… thank you God for all the blessings you have given me and my family, but God, seriously, WHY DID YOU MAKE ME A CHARLOTTE FAN? Is this a major test of my faith? "