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We want to diversify our builders so that we have more numbers that make a new point. 9/6 8/6 doesn't really give many more numbers, although 44 is an addition (33 already works). seems better to just bear in one checker. We will be more than happy to leave a blot in the outfield to make a homeboard point; leaving it on the nine duplicates 2s so I'll play 9/6 instead of 8/6. Move the runner up with the deuce.
18/16 9/6
Spoiler
18-15, 8-6 thwarting his 3-3
Bob