Unwritten Rules

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edited August 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
i never understood the don't bunt to break up a no hitter rule.

does that mean, the lead off hitter can't bunt to start a game or does this rule only come into play after the 5th inning?
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    :think:
  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    I say do whatever it take to get a hit, all the time.

    I dont even agree with lightening up when there's a blow-out. play hard all the time I say, and when you're on fire, take advantage. Embarrass the other team, I dont care.
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  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    I say do whatever it take to get a hit, all the time.

    I dont even agree with lightening up when there's a blow-out. play hard all the time I say, and when you're on fire, take advantage. Embarrass the other team, I dont care.

    would you give the green light to steal second in the top of the 9th with an 8 run lead :?:
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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,956
    I say do whatever it take to get a hit, all the time.

    I dont even agree with lightening up when there's a blow-out. play hard all the time I say, and when you're on fire, take advantage. Embarrass the other team, I dont care.

    1-0 or 2-0 game do everything you can to get on base as game is still in doubt.

    other than that i'm drilling you in the back or head as you run up the line if you bunt to break up a no-hitter in the 6th or later.
  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    81 wrote:
    I say do whatever it take to get a hit, all the time.

    I dont even agree with lightening up when there's a blow-out. play hard all the time I say, and when you're on fire, take advantage. Embarrass the other team, I dont care.

    would you give the green light to steal second in the top of the 9th with an 8 run lead :?:

    Well, no, I suppose not. But thats simply because the game is mostly locked up and steals arent that important. Never lighten up on hitting though.
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  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    pjhawks wrote:
    I say do whatever it take to get a hit, all the time.

    I dont even agree with lightening up when there's a blow-out. play hard all the time I say, and when you're on fire, take advantage. Embarrass the other team, I dont care.

    1-0 or 2-0 game do everything you can to get on base as game is still in doubt.

    other than that i'm drilling you in the back or head as you run up the line if you bunt to break up a no-hitter in the 6th or later.

    Thats fine, and understandable. And there goes your shutout down the drain too. :lol:
    A hit is a hit. These guys get paid for their BA. Never lighten up. I'd rather be proud of a no hitter you had to work for than know people played with reservations because of a stupid unwritten rule.
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  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    pjhawks wrote:
    I say do whatever it take to get a hit, all the time.

    I dont even agree with lightening up when there's a blow-out. play hard all the time I say, and when you're on fire, take advantage. Embarrass the other team, I dont care.

    1-0 or 2-0 game do everything you can to get on base as game is still in doubt.

    other than that i'm drilling you in the back or head as you run up the line if you bunt to break up a no-hitter in the 6th or later.

    even if that could lead to a big inning? how many times have we seen a pitcher go 7+ innings with a no hitter, than give up a clean hit....and anouther and anouther. lot of times, once that first hit happens, the flood gates open.
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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    I would lean in on a perfect game situation.
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    LloydXmas wrote:
    I would lean in on a perfect game situation.
    :lol:
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    81 wrote:
    i never understood the don't bunt to break up a no hitter rule.

    does that mean, the lead off hitter can't bunt to start a game or does this rule only come into play after the 5th inning?
    You understand the rule better after breaking it and then someone throws a 97 mph ball at your noggin.
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    still trying to wrap my head around exactly what constitutes a balk
  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    still trying to wrap my head around exactly what constitutes a balk
    I think........
  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    It's when you hesitate
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    still trying to wrap my head around exactly what constitutes a balk
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Jason P wrote:
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    still trying to wrap my head around exactly what constitutes a balk
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    :fp: :lol:
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Jason P wrote:
    81 wrote:
    i never understood the don't bunt to break up a no hitter rule.

    does that mean, the lead off hitter can't bunt to start a game or does this rule only come into play after the 5th inning?
    You understand the rule better after breaking it and then someone throws a 97 mph ball at your noggin.

    what if it's a 4 run game, in the 7th and you have one of the top bunters/speed guys in the game leading off, and the defense is playing back?
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    81 wrote:
    what if it's a 4 run game, in the 7th and you have one of the top bunters/speed guys in the game leading off, and the defense is playing back?
    again ... this guy ... aiming for your noggin, on purpose, as a result. :(

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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    LloydXmas wrote:
    It's when you hesitate

    It's when you don't hesitate. You must come to a pause before you deliver to the plate.
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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    If it's a close game with a no-hitter going, I think it's ok for any speed guy bunt for a hit. Not a guy like Ben Davis v. Schilling.
    Alright, alright, alright!
    Tom O.
    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
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