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Click here to sign up. Now on to this week in Sandbox. In 4x4, the most successful pitching strategy is to get the best possible innings, as long as you can make the minimum requirement. Even if you end up with 2 or 3 middle relievers on your staff and punting wins, you're better off with fewer total innings in exchange for better quality innings. There are two very simple reasons.