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You Are the Scorer: Number 43
August 28, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 43

Scenario: The starting pitcher issues a walk to the first batter in the top of the ninth and is relieved. The reliever also issues a walk but then, before pitching to the third batter of …

You Are the Scorer: Number 42
August 21, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 42

Scenario: There are two outs and a runner on second. The batter lays down a bunt, which the catcher scuttles forwards to field, firing a throw to first base. The fielder at the bag drops …

You Are the Scorer: Number 41
August 14, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 41

Scenario: With two outs and no runners on base, the batter hits a grounder between the first baseman and second baseman. The first baseman moves across and gloves the ball cleanly, and has plenty of …

You Are the Scorer: Number 40
August 7, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 40

Scenario: With a runner on third and one out, the batter hits a pop-up behind the second baseman. The fielder tracks back and makes an easy catch and the hitter slams his bat, thick end …

You Are the Scorer: Number 39
July 31, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 39

Scenario: With a runner on first an no outs, the batter hits a line drive to right field that just bounces in front of the fielder. The player on base had moved towards second but …

You Are the Scorer: Number 38
July 24, 2009 – 12:00 pm | 6 Comments
You Are the Scorer: Number 38

Scenario: With a runner on second and two outs, the batter hits a blooper to right field, but the outfielder, who is playing shallow, fails to take what is a very easy chance. The runner …

You Are the Scorer: Number 37
July 17, 2009 – 12:00 pm | 3 Comments
You Are the Scorer: Number 37

Scenario: The game is tied in the bottom half of the last regulation inning, and, with a runner on third, the batter hits a ball that bounces in fair territory and hops over the home-run …

You Are the Scorer: Number 36
July 10, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 36

Scenario: A fly-ball is hit between the centre fielder and the right fielder. The centre fielder calls the other player off and moves in on the ball, but just as the ball hits leather, the …

You Are the Scorer: Number 35
July 3, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 35

Scenario: It’s the end of the season and therefore time to determine the winners of different statistical categories. One particular batter was a clear leader of the on-base average category but did not quite amass …

You Are the Scorer: Number 34
June 26, 2009 – 12:00 pm | 5 Comments
You Are the Scorer: Number 34

Scenario: With a runner on second base and one out, the batter hits a ground-ball to the shortstop, and the runner appears to deliberately try to interfere with the shortstop during this fielder’s attempt to …