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Old 05-11-2021, 04:45 PM   #68
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Originally Posted by WestCoastGuy View Post
With a runner on third, the batter attempts a squeeze bunt - the play-by-play confirms that ("the squeeze play is on") - and it goes to the first baseman who, according to the play-by-play, throws to home "and they nail him!" However, the visuals show the runner who's racing from third to home disappearing (being out visually) as soon as the first baseman fields the ball, before he throws home.
This happens on all failed squeeze plays. It's definitely a premature indicator that the runner is out and really kills the immersion.
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