Hinky wrote:( this discussion is the game you are playing today,)
Weak defense, how many things can go wrong? basic grounders make it through the infield. Pop fly balls dropped. Overthrows. Passed ball catcher. stolen bases
catcher horrible pop time. Tag and drop the ball.
bad relay from The Outfield. not able to field a bunt and get the out.
not just talking about college ball talking about softball...
As We Know Anything Can Happen out on the softball field. pitchers can control the game to an extent, yikes when defense falls apart.
I would still take the great pitcher on a single game scenario. If the alternative was an average pitcher and great defense, that would be my preference. A weak pitcher will allow a bunch of runs, even with a great defense. I'd take my chances with the great pitcher being dominant enough to get the win.