The hidden ball game remains undefeated!
The hidden ball trick is one of baseball’s oldest tricks, seen mostly in Little League these days, but the Clemson Tigers showed Sunday that it can also work at the college level.
In the NCAA Regional Final against Coastal Carolina, the Tigers were in a tight spot in the second inning when a hidden ball trick led to a big out at third base. Clemson was hit by the Chanticleers’ infielder. Tai Balango He hit a sacrifice bunt after Coastal hit. 3 consecutive hits And they scored a point. Balango’s bunt put runners on second and third with one out.
Time for the hidden ball trick! (Related: When Jorge Lopez vents his frustration after bizarre ejection, the Mets respond by hilariously firing him)
Break LightThe Clemson third baseman waved to the first baseman. Jack Crichton After bunting, he tried to throw the ball towards the pitcher, but Wright pretended to throw it back to the pitcher. Ethan DurdenBut Wright kept the ball and casually walked to third base.
No one on Coastal Carolina’s side noticed, including the center fielder. Dean Mihosa runner on third base. Wright waited a few seconds to allow Mihos to take the lead off the base, and the moment Mihos took the lead, Wright sprinted, hid the ball in his glove, and tagged Mihos.
Out! Mihos was shocked and returned to the dugout in disbelief.
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Clemson is a great team! They finally earned a ticket to the Super Regionals! If you’re a Tigers fan, you must be feeling great!
