⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There is a runner on 1st and there are 2 outs.
The ball is grounded to you.
What do you do?
✔ Answer
Step on 1st base for the easy 3rd out. The inning is over.
With 2 outs, always take the sure out. Don't risk a throwing error that keeps the inning alive.
💡 Decision Tips
- With 2 outs, the sure out ends the inning
- A throw to 2nd risks an error — never give extra outs
- With 0 or 1 out, throw to 2nd instead (see 1st-1, 1st-2)
- The runner on 1st doesn't matter — 3rd out ends it
ALSO SEE: 1st-1 (0 outs — throw to 2nd!) · 1st-2 (1 out — throw to 2nd!)