Options with runners on 1st and 3rd

JoeGoNets · 06-06-2009, 11:14 PM

If you have runners on 1st and 3rd and you call a "run and hit" or "hit and run," I assume that you can't have the fellow on third stay put while the runner on 1st goes. Is that true?

If so, this makes it hard to steal second with 2 strikes on the batter, because it is my understanding that the batter won't swing on a straight steal. For example, with an 0-2 count and runners on 1st and 3rd, I should be able to send the guy on 1st, give the batter the green light, and tell the guy on 3rd to stay put. That way, if the pitcher throws a ball, you can steal the base.

Kelric · 06-06-2009, 11:30 PM

I don't think I've seen the runner on third move on a run/hit/hit/run combo.

JoeGoNets · 06-06-2009, 11:33 PM

OOh, that would be good news. I wonder if others might confirm so I don't get fired after an unintentional caught stealing at home.

Mt Fire Fighter · 06-07-2009, 01:19 AM

I have never seen the runner on third go either, he always stays put. I dont think I have seen the catcher throw it away either while the runner is on third.

John

JoeGoNets · 06-07-2009, 07:02 AM

This is a great forum. I have never had my detailed questions answered so fast in gaming or any other area of life. It's good to be a part of this.

06-06-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
JoeGoNets Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	Options with runners on 1st and 3rd If you have runners on 1st and 3rd and you call a "run and hit" or "hit and run," I assume that you can't have the fellow on third stay put while the runner on 1st goes. Is that true? If so, this makes it hard to steal second with 2 strikes on the batter, because it is my understanding that the batter won't swing on a straight steal. For example, with an 0-2 count and runners on 1st and 3rd, I should be able to send the guy on 1st, give the batter the green light, and tell the guy on 3rd to stay put. That way, if the pitcher throws a ball, you can steal the base.

06-07-2009, 07:02 AM	#5
JoeGoNets Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	Thanks guys This is a great forum. I have never had my detailed questions answered so fast in gaming or any other area of life. It's good to be a part of this.

06-06-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	I don't think I've seen the runner on third move on a run/hit/hit/run combo.

06-06-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
JoeGoNets Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 72	OOh, that would be good news. I wonder if others might confirm so I don't get fired after an unintentional caught stealing at home.

06-07-2009, 01:19 AM	#4
Mt Fire Fighter Major Leagues Join Date: May 2008 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 300	I have never seen the runner on third go either, he always stays put. I dont think I have seen the catcher throw it away either while the runner is on third. John