⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There are runners on 1st and 3rd with 1 out.
Late in the game, your team is down by one run. Coach has the infield playing in.
Where do you throw?
✔ Answer
Throw to 2nd (SS covers) for the double play. Looking the runner back wastes time — go straight for two outs.
Concede the run from 3rd. The DP gets you out of the inning. You or the pitcher covers 1st for the return throw.
💡 Decision Tips
- 1 out = DP opportunity ends the inning, even if the run scores
- Down by 1 — you need outs more than preventing one run
- Infield in means shorter throws, quicker turn
- Don't waste time looking R3 back — he's going to score either way
- Pitcher must break for 1st on any ball hit to the 1B side
ALSO SEE: 1st-13 (R on 1st & 3rd, 0 outs) · 1st-15 (R on 1st & 3rd, 2 outs)