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Originally Posted by Dyzalot
Tie game, bottom of the 15th, other team is out of position players on the bench, runners on 1st & 2nd with your standard "light hitting" #8 hitter up and a relief pitcher with less than 5 career MLB PA on deck. I think the play there is to walk the bases loaded even without the base open and pitch to the pitcher.
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Yep, it all depends on the situation.
Another scenario for the offense: runners on first and third and your best hitter is up. The
last thing you want to do is steal second to make it second and third even if the defense gives you the base and even if that means eliminating the force at second. The play is put the hitter on to load 'em and take your chances with the next guy. Stealing the base takes the bat out of your best hitter's hands.
This is the beauty of baseball. Every decision depends on the situation.