We share the same take on this one. If the bunt was successful and no error was made, runners would have been on 2nd and 3rd with one out. The infield was brought in and the groundout to third would have held the runners (as it did when there was only a runner on third after the error was made). The...

Had a play today we discussed. Batter 1 - walk Batter 2 - single, runner advanced to 2nd. Runners on 1st and 2nd. Batter 3 - bunt, error by pitcher on throw to first, runner on 2nd scores, runner on 1st goes to 3rd. Batter 4 - 5-3 groundout (infield in), no run scores Batter 5 - 4-3 groundout (infie...

Thanks for the feedback. Like I said, I am knowingly biased. My son, the pitcher, defended his shortstop. I was less charitable. Sounds like I leave it as a springtime infield hit. I'm sure he gets rid of the ball earlier in the future when he gets more accustomed to game speed again.

So, we have two outs and the batter is jammed by the pitcher. The best he can do is a weak groundball toward short. Short is playing at his customary position so he has to charge the ball. He fields the ball cleanly at the fringe of the infield grass and crow hops before throwing accurately to first...