Jeez... this thread has been taken over by (as a famous entertainer might say) "the maroons."

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

So, Marvin, you are in the C with runners at the corners, bottom of 7th, 2 outs, score is 4-3.

Hard ground ball toward the middle fielded by F6. R5 cedes the force at 2B, but less than two steps from the base guns the ball by F3 to the fence. R5 now thinking she is a freakin' roadrunner, is put out at 3B. BTW, because of this play, you ended up going 15 innings before the home team pulls out the win.

Now, how would you refer to the decision made by F6 in the 7th inning?

Seth:

Last week, in a boys' H.S. varsity game I saw Team H's F2 make the most dumbest play I had ever seen a H.S. player make. I am in the C, runner on 2nd with zero outs and a 3-1 count on the batter. Next pitch is ball 4, the B/R takes off for 1st, while F2 immediately turns around and starts complaining to my partner (the PU) about the pitch being called ball 4. Guess where the runners were by the time F2's coach reminded him that the ball was still live? You guessed it, 2nd and 3rd. Would you believe that Team V did not score that inning after that bonehead play by H's F2.

MTD, Sr.

That must have been because the new catcher did a great job of holding them and calling a good game.

That explains leading off in FOUL territory..
What is your explaination of returning in FAIR territory....
;)

Im thinking to block a pick off attempt.. :D

As for my opinion - some of you guys are spending way too much time worrying about the gravy while completely goofing up the steak and potatoes.

Well said.;)

Absolutely a Wade gem.

Alright, how do you guys quote someone using the gray shaded box?

Thanks.

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Testing.:):):):D

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Yes that is correct going from 3rd to home, but you come back to 3rd in fair so the catcher does not have a straight shot to the bag or possibly even getting hit by the ball ensuring a safe return.