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Originally Posted by Syd Thrift
The only time a runner actually scores in that situation is if a. the ball gets through the infield or a 3B or someone makes a diving stop and can’t get up in time to make a play anywhere, b. someone commits a complete boneheaded play, or c. the guy on 3rd was flying in on the pitch, in which case they still try to make a (possibly 0%) chance at the out at home.
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Third baseman fields the ball cleanly, checks the runner, throws to first. The runner immediately breaks for home The first baseman throws home. The runner makes a brilliant slide to evade the catcher's tag.