I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)

[Richard E]

Watched some baseball last night and just about followed it. Couple of things I'd like clarified, apologies if they sound idiotic. When the pitcher throws a "ball" ie not a strike, am I right in thinking after a certain number the batsman gets a free pass to first base? Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

After 4 "balls" the batsman gets a "walk" to first base.

You'd take the run and take the game into extra innings.

But they were 9-7 down and the home run would only have taken it to 9-8?

Sorry, didn't read your original post properly. In that case I suppose there would be an argument for not taking the run but I'm not sure if the batsman has any choice if its a home run.   

[UK Redsox]

Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

Sorry, I don't understand this scenario.

If a side is two runs down and hits a home run, they're one run down and the next batter can tie it with a homer.

If a side is two runs down and hits a homer but the player stops at third base**, they'd still be two runs down but the next batter could still tie the game with a homer.

Therefore, what's the point of the first player stopping at third ?


(** not that you're allowed to do this anyway)

[Meanwood Villa]

Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

Sorry, I don't understand this scenario.

If a side is two runs down and hits a home run, they're one run down and the next batter can tie it with a homer.

If a side is two runs down and hits a homer but the player stops at third base**, they'd still be two runs down but the next batter could still tie the game with a homer.

Therefore, what's the point of the first player stopping at third ?


(** not that you're allowed to do this anyway)

Yes you're right of course, there's no advantage to be gained because the next person would still need to get a home run.

[UK Redsox]

Down by 17 runs to 1 after five innings

That's no problem for the Clinton Lumberkings

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2014_05_07_cliafx_burafx_1&t=g_box&sid=l118

[The Left Side]

Down by 17 runs to 1 after five innings

That's no problem for the Clinton Lumberkings

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2014_05_07_cliafx_burafx_1&t=g_box&sid=l118

Well done on finding that story.

[Jon Crofts]

I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

[The Left Side]

I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

He is.

[Jon Crofts]

Ace

[Dave Cooper please]

I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

He is.

Wasn't that the name of the hotel in the Comic Strip's Fistful of Travellers Cheques?

"You want soft toilet paper you go to Hotel Gayboy."

[Jon Crofts]

I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

He is.

Wasn't that the name of the hotel in the Comic Strip's Fistful of Travellers Cheques?

"You want soft toilet paper you go to Hotel Gayboy."

The very same

[PeterWithesShin]

All 5 teams in the AL East have a losing home record. The Villa influence is everywhere!

[UK Redsox]

All 5 teams in the AL East have a losing home record. The Villa influence is everywhere!

The Rays are worse than expected due to their pitching injuries, the Yankees are showing the signs of aging that were predicted (eg The Captain and CC), the Sox are just inconsistent and the Blue Jays are just an average team.

I can't see the Wild Card coming out of the AL East this season. That'll probably come from the AL West and the other teams feast on the decaying carcass of the Astros

[UK Redsox]

Finally a victory after ten straight losses for the Red Sox

[The Left Side]

Finally a victory after ten straight losses for the Red Sox

They will still be in the hunt come October.

[PeterWithesShin]

Finally a victory after ten straight losses for the Red Sox

They will still be in the hunt come October.

The Hunt For A Red October.