Why on EARTH didn't Aramis Ramirez run to first on that wild-pitch strike out? He stood there watching, and the announcers never even mentioned it. Bizarre.
2007-10-03 16:34:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
because 1st base was occupied. GO CUBBIES!
2007-10-03 16:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by Da1bearsfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The batter may attempt advancing to first base when a third strike pitch is not caught only when (a) first base is unoccupied or (b) there are two outs, regardless of baserunners.
Running otherwise wouldn't help him get on base, and if it catches a teammate on first by surprise and he tries to advance, he can be put out.
2007-10-03 16:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because there was already someone on first base, and they weren't going to run to second since that would risk them getting out. It wouldn't have been worth it. Obviously Ramirez would have been out at first anyway. Oh well it doesn't matter, the games tied!!!! WOOO!!!!!!
2007-10-03 16:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by St. Louis Cardinals Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's was too busy thinking about his home run trot and celebration.
The Cubs lack fundamentals in many areas.
2007-10-03 16:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there was someone already on first base and you are only suppose to run when there isnt anyone there
2007-10-03 16:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Ovechkin08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it says "cubs" on his uniform
2007-10-03 17:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by muidomi84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋