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Old 08-01-2006, 02:38 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boozie1580
Run and hit:
-Same thing as a hit & run, except batter doesn't have to swing

Pros:
-Same as hit&run, plus less risk of forcing the batter to swing at a bad pitch

Cons:
-Same as hit & run, except will result in more attempts to throw the runner out at second since sometimes the batter will take the pitch

When to use:
-Same as hit & run
-Full count, because a ball means the runner is automatically safe so the risk of being thrown out is lower
I would say it's a BIT different than a hit and run.

On a Hit and Run, the runner isn't trying to STEAL the base, but get a headstart from first.

On a Run and Hit, the runner IS trying to steal the base.

Good answers though.
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