Question 1

The bases are loaded with no outs. (There is a runner at first, second, and third.) The batter bunts the ball just in front of home plate. What should the catcher do?

Accepted Answer

He should pick up the ball and step on home to get the force out at the plate. This... He should pick up the ball and step on home to get the force out at the plate. This way, he gets an out and the offense does not score.

Question 2

There is a runner on third with two outs. The game is tied in the bottom of the last inning of regulation play. (This is the 6th inning in our league.) The batter hits a ground ball directly to the first baseman, who fields it cleanly. What should the first baseman do?

Accepted Answer

He should step on first base to get the force out. When the defense makes the third out on... He should step on first base to get the force out. When the defense makes the third out on a forced runner, no runs scores even if a runner touches the plate before the defense makes the out.

Question 3

There is a runner on first with no outs. The batter hits a ground ball to the third baseman. What should the third baseman do?

Accepted Answer

He should throw to the second baseman at second base.

Question 4

The bases are loaded with two outs. The batter hits a ground ball to the shortstop. What should the shortstop do?

Accepted Answer

He should step on or throw to second base to get the force out.

Question 5

There is a runner on third base with no outs. The batter hits a shallow fly ball to the left fielder. The runner on third immediately starts running home. The left fielder then catches the ball before it touches the ground. The runner on third continues toward home. What should the left fielder do?

Accepted Answer

He should throw the ball to the third baseman to get a double play.

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