Run (baseball)
A run is when a team wins points in baseball and softball . As with goal in football , it is the most important scoring element.
definition
Although baseball is a very statistic- heavy sport, the only thing that counts when it comes to results is the number of runs. This is achieved by a player ( batter , then baserunner) running one or more hits (from subsequent bats) over all bases to the home plate.
Example: A batter hits a hit and reaches 2nd base where he stays. The next batter hits another hit, the runner on 2nd base runs over 3rd base to the home plate, and thus scores a run.
If a baserunner is on 2nd or 3rd base, one speaks of scoring position . So it is at least likely that he will make a run.
If a hitter "brings home" one or more baserunners by scoring a hit, one speaks of a run batted in (RBI). This can also happen if the hitter does not reach 1st base himself, but "sacrifices" himself through a fly-out or a ground-out .
particularities
- Home Run : A batter hits the ball over the edge of the field between the foul boundaries and scores a run (if there are multiple runners on the bases, multiple runs).
- Inside-the-Park Homerun : A batter hits the ball in such a way that it is difficult for the fielder to reach and can go through all bases without being thrown / tagged. This is rare in professional baseball.
- Grand Slam : All bases are occupied and the batter hits a home run, which counts four runs.
- Base-clearing double or triple : All bases are occupied and the hitter hits a double or a triple. All runners come “home” and the hitter gets three runs batted in .