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Timing and thoughts on Cowser's hustle play


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On 8/25/2024 at 8:49 AM, RZNJ said:

Weird thought of mine.   Two outs, runners on first and third.   Grounder to left side.   If I’m the runner on first, I don’t slide into second.   I don’t slow down and run right through 2B.   The 2B can easily tag me out as I’ve overrun the base.  But, if I’ve beaten the force play it allows the runner on 3B to score before the 3rd out.   Waiting to see it happen one day.   

Verdugo just tried this. Bases loaded, 2 outs. He sprinted through 2B and almost made it. The 2nd baseman looked back at him for awhile as he watched him run straight thru almost into left field.

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