
3-6-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner at second. The second baseman then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter. 3-4-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the second baseman (4) to force out a runner at second.

The shortstop then throws to the pitcher (1) (who is now covering first because the first baseman was busy fielding the ball) to force out the batter. 3-6-1 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner at second. Another possibility is a line drive caught by the first baseman, who throws to the shortstop, who then steps on second base for a second out. 3-6 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball, steps on first (to force the batter out), and then throws to the shortstop (6), who tags out a runner. These almost always happen with the bases loaded. A shout of "Three!" indicates the ball should be thrown to third base.ģ-2-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third and then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter.

The first baseman, in scorekeeping shorthand.A shout of "Two!" indicates the ball should be thrown to second base.Ģ–2–2 (2 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs) See deuces wild.The catcher, in scorekeeping shorthand.The shortstop then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. 1-6-3 double play The pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner advancing to second. The catcher then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. "Three up, three down." 1-2-3 double play A double play in which the pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws home to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third.

