⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There is a runner on 3rd and there are no outs. The score is tied, middle of the game.
You field a grounder to your right.
Where do you go with the ball?
✔ Answer
The runner will probably break for home. First choice: throw home to cut the run down.
If the runner does not break or you don't have a clear throw (pitcher in the way), toss to your pitcher covering 1st.
💡 Decision Tips
- Read the runner FIRST — is he breaking for home?
- Tied game + 0 outs = preventing the run is critical
- If pitcher is in your throwing lane to home, don't force it
- Toss to pitcher at 1st is always the safe fallback
ALSO SEE: 1st-8 (R on 3rd, 1 out) · 1st-9 (R on 3rd, 2 outs)