™Runner on 2nd, 1 out: Steal of 3rd, Runner on 2nd
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Steal of 3rd, Runner on 2nd
The call: Straight steal of 3rd: throw down (catcher to third baseman).
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Why it matters
The catcher's throw to 3rd is short, and it is thrown past a batter. If it gets by the third baseman, the runner scores. That is why the shortstop and the left fielder both get behind the bag. The third baseman has to break for the base the moment the runner goes, not after the pitch is caught.
What the runners do
- Runner on 2nd. Steals with the pitch, but the catcher's throw beats the runner to 3rd.
- Batter. Takes the pitch and stays in the box.
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Questions coaches ask
- Who covers 3rd on a steal of 3rd?
- The third baseman. Breaks for 3rd as soon as the runner goes, takes the throw, and makes the tag.
- Who backs up 3rd on a steal of 3rd?
- The shortstop. Breaks behind 3rd to back up the third baseman in case the throw gets by.
- What does the pitcher do on a steal of 3rd?
- Stays out of the way of the catcher's throw to 3rd.
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