Why would he throw the ball home? There’s no force. First or second is the play. The runner from third doesn’t even try to slide, as the ump calls him out once the catcher has the ball. Probably should take all sports out of this strip and make it “As The World Burns.”
“That guy should have thrown to first or second – BARAJAS SCREWED UP AGAIN!”
Other possibilities, in no particular order: runner just decided to go on contact, 3rd-base coach misread the hit and sent the runner, runner misunderstood the sign from the dugout, fielder looked up and forgot all about the force play in a panicked moment of “go home to stop the run" (and coaches try to provoke this one all the time to steal a run), fielder wanted to impress someone with their cannon arm…I can go on, and I’m sure many of you can add other bonehead plays to this list, because I can’t be the only one who has seen all of these and more in both baseball and softball. Heck, I’ve seen baserunners take off with the coach screaming “NOOOOOO!” after them.
Y’all need to stop acting as if every high school athlete (and coach) makes the right decision on every play. We see bad decisions on the bases in almost every MLB game…HS ball is no different.
Is that a baseball or a golf ball they’re playing with? And speaking of playing, today’s Mopped Up Thorp isn’t playing around! It’s the return of our favorite ump.
Klubble about 1 month ago
Nice action shot of Gordon “shooting the ball.”
Klubble about 1 month ago
Why would he throw the ball home? There’s no force. First or second is the play. The runner from third doesn’t even try to slide, as the ump calls him out once the catcher has the ball. Probably should take all sports out of this strip and make it “As The World Burns.”
Chaze Premium Member about 1 month ago
Yay! We’re 3-15!
Gil-doh! about 1 month ago
MILFord can still shoot for second in the Valley!
Gil-doh! about 1 month ago
Will there be a “Rude Umpire” appearance in today’s MUT?
Gil-doh! about 1 month ago
P3 It’s a miracle that #21 got as far as third with that warped stick he’s running on.
mgbbobby about 1 month ago
You are right, the play is to first
Irish53 about 1 month ago
“…And Gordon fields the golf ball snuck in by oakwood…”
Irish53 about 1 month ago
P 2: said no announcer ever
bearwku82 30 days ago
P3.5- OUT! That Frank Drebin wasn’t taking any chances. What should have been a putout at home, was ruled a force out.
Meanwhile at Thorp Manor, Beth has discovered Mimi’s lost riding crop. Will she ride Gil like a broken down gelding?
James St. John Smythe 30 days ago
Milford wins 5-1? It was 5/2 in P1. Does an outfield assist to home erase a run?
artegal 30 days ago
Who can’t score from 3rd on a base hit?
wesmorgan1 30 days ago
“That guy should have thrown to first or second – BARAJAS SCREWED UP AGAIN!”
Other possibilities, in no particular order: runner just decided to go on contact, 3rd-base coach misread the hit and sent the runner, runner misunderstood the sign from the dugout, fielder looked up and forgot all about the force play in a panicked moment of “go home to stop the run" (and coaches try to provoke this one all the time to steal a run), fielder wanted to impress someone with their cannon arm…I can go on, and I’m sure many of you can add other bonehead plays to this list, because I can’t be the only one who has seen all of these and more in both baseball and softball. Heck, I’ve seen baserunners take off with the coach screaming “NOOOOOO!” after them.
Y’all need to stop acting as if every high school athlete (and coach) makes the right decision on every play. We see bad decisions on the bases in almost every MLB game…HS ball is no different.
lemonbaskt 30 days ago
so what you beat the central bobcats but what will you do againest the korean nightmare !!!!!
lemonbaskt 30 days ago
did leo play in this game or is he dancing around the totem pole with cappy
lemonbaskt 30 days ago
after every milford win celebrate with a hoodad root beer the drink of choice of marty moon
Markmarkyg 30 days ago
Thank you! You beat me to it!
metals24 30 days ago
21 is called out for running out of the baseline. Henry knows that. JaJaJaJaJaJa!!!
metals24 30 days ago
How do we know who’s who without names or numbers on the jerseys? Are they hiding from something? Are they trying to cheat? Is it budget cuts?
hifirick1953 30 days ago
Why is Tobe fielding that on the grass? The guy must have a gun.
Mopman 30 days ago
Is that a baseball or a golf ball they’re playing with? And speaking of playing, today’s Mopped Up Thorp isn’t playing around! It’s the return of our favorite ump.
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