- Jun 29, 2013
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You've all seen the situation 1,000 times. Runners on first and third with less than two outs. Runner at 1st takes of for second after the first pitch and is safe, as there is no throw down.
I see lots of books scoring this as defensive indifference, but I still award an SB unless the game is out of hand and the defensive team could truly care less where the runners are (example, 15-1, bottom of third). If the outcome of the game is still in doubt, and the throw is not made because the defensive team is trying to prevent a run (example, 4-1 game in second inning), I award the SB.
Am I getting this right or wrong?
I see lots of books scoring this as defensive indifference, but I still award an SB unless the game is out of hand and the defensive team could truly care less where the runners are (example, 15-1, bottom of third). If the outcome of the game is still in doubt, and the throw is not made because the defensive team is trying to prevent a run (example, 4-1 game in second inning), I award the SB.
Am I getting this right or wrong?