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Old 06-07-2009, 08:24 AM   #30
VaCubbie
Minors (Rookie Ball)
 
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Originally Posted by Siv View Post
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Hit and run- Used when you have a fast runner on first or first and third. The batter should have good contact and the runner takes off with the pitch and the hitter tries to make contact. With the runner going and the ball in play it tends to make some confusion giving a better chance for a hit and advancing the runner. Also if it bleeds through for a hit the runner usually makes it to third base.
This reminds me of a question. Is there any kind of difference between 'Hit and Run' and 'Send Forced'? If so, what is an example of a time you would 'Send Forced' as opposed to 'Hit and Run'? Presumably, the main idea is to stay out of the DP, but hmmmm...oh well

Last edited by VaCubbie; 06-07-2009 at 08:26 AM. Reason: clarification
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