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What Happened
In a wild and bizarre bottom of the eighth inning, the University of San Diego baseball team mounts a stunning comeback against the University of the Pacific. With Pacific leading 8-4, San Diego's hitters collectively decide to implement an unusual bunting strategy, showing bunt on nearly every first pitch. First, Junior outfielder David Martinez steps to the plate and, despite not actually bunting, reaches base after being hit by a pitch. The next batter, sophomore infielder Ethan Gonzalez, also shows bunt repeatedly before finally walking. This trend continues, as six of the next seven San Diego hitters all show bunt on the first pitch, with several successfully laying down sacrifice bunts to advance runners. "It's the best display of baseball you're gonna see this inning," remarks the announcer in disbelief. The barrage of bunts and small-ball tactics pays off, as San Diego capitalizes on a pair of Pacific errors to score three runs and tie the game at 8-8. With the momentum firmly on their side, the San Diego hitters continue to wreak havoc. Junior catcher Liam Ramirez walks on four straight pitches, forcing in the go-ahead run. The next batter, senior outfielder Jake Hernandez, lays down another successful sacrifice bunt to make it 10-8 San Diego. "They've taken the lead," the announcer states, still struggling to comprehend the unusual sequence of events. "There's still no outs." The chaos only escalates from there, as more walks, passed balls and defensive miscues by Pacific allow San Diego to pour it on. By the time the inning mercifully ends, the Toreros have scored 10 runs on just a single hit, turning an 8-4 deficit into a 14-8 advantage. "Bad plays, hit by pitch, walk, error, error, infield single, hit by pitch, walk," the announcer lists in disbelief. "Ultimately, San Diego played 10 runs on just one hit in the bottom of the eighth, taking advantage of two Pacific errors while bringing home every runner that reached base." It's a stunning and bizarre turnaround, showcasing San Diego's ability to capitalize on their opponent's mistakes through a relentless small-ball approach. As the dust settles, the Toreros have seized control of the game in improbable fashion, leaving both teams and the announcer searching for answers after an unforgettable display of zany baseball.
Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentHello and welcome to the first ever bunt and bad baseball festival. First pitch of the at-bat shows
bunt but doesn't bunt. University of the Pacific is winning by two runs. They're beating University
of San Diego. That was a curveball ball. It's a fastball ball. Fastball and it hits him. So he
showed bunt on the first pitch. Ultimately gets hit. Takes first base. He's the first runner of
the inning. Next guy up. What's he gonna do? What is that? He put his bat in front of him. Okay and
then he shows bunt. First pitch. Takes it. Shows bunt. Second pitch. Takes it. Shows bunt. Third
pitch. Strike. Two and one's the count. He's gonna foul that one off. Now he's got two strikes on him.
No more bunting. He fouls that one off. He fouls that one off. 2-2 still. Fouls that one off. Good
A-B. Takes ball three. Full count. Fouls that one off. Walk. That's the best display of baseball
you're gonna see this inning. He battled there. Coach says no outs. No outs. No outs. And they
gave
that pitcher the heave-ho. So you're out of here. They bring in a new pitcher. They say hey man
trust your defense. Just let just trust your defense. We'll get we'll pick you up. Okay so
now we're showing bunt super early. Lefty comes out first pitch and they get the bunt down. The
third baseman gobbles it up and oh no. Air mails it. So all the runners move and the run scores
and the tying run gets to third base for the next batter.
Is he gonna show bunt on the first pitch because everybody has so far. Four for four. They all
showed bunt. He gets it down to the pitcher turns throws and another error which scores another run.
Oh the next batter shows bunt again and he shows bunt again and he gets it down and they don't get
him. So that's just like an infield single or sack. I mean yeah they score another run. Oh and he's
I gotta pause it. They're all
every batter. Five for five has showed bunt on the first pitch. How did this happen? Did did
that the Pacific have to put in a bunch of pitchers to play the infield and they took
advantage of it? Were they bunting all game? How did we get to the eighth inning and they just
decided everybody bunt? Anyway that's a foul ball. He doesn't get it down. Is he gonna stick with the
bunting approach? Duh. Of course he is. Oh one goes to bunt again hit by pitch. So now the
bases are loaded. There's still no outs. They've taken the lead. Next batter swinging. Are you
gonna swing? Why are you swinging? You got a donut on? Are you just gonna practice bunting? Are you
gonna swing? He doesn't show bunt. He shows a little butt though with his little thing. Let's
see a little like a little twisty. He's taken a lot of pitches and a four pitch walk. Okay so
maybe they would have rathered a bunt because they walked in a run on four pitches. Anyway that guy
not showing bunt. Next batter comes up. First pitch he shows bunt. Six out of seven.
Showed bunt on the first pitch. That is an out but they score a run. So that's a sack bunt. That's
like a standard baseball play. One of the few ones we're gonna see here. Next batter. The bunt's off.
They're up by three. There's two runners on. Drive them in bud. 2-0 and that's in play. Second
baseman gobbles it up. Hesitates. Hesitates. Hesitates. Safe. Safe. Catcher hesitates.
Hesitates. They run to second. He doesn't. What the hell's going on? Another run scores during all
Oh my god. So the ball's hit to the second baseman who's playing in. He gobbles it up. Almost
acts as if he's gonna look like it's almost like he told himself gobble it up and look the runner
back to third but the runner was just running. So it was you don't have to look him back. Just
throw home and then he's safe. Catcher comes up. Doesn't let him. Doesn't let the ball take him to
the base. Then the runner run first. He's like I'll go to second and the shortstop. He's more
interested in catching it and throwing home. He's more interested in catching it and throwing it
home. So he doesn't get the guy out nor does he gobble up the ball and another run scores.
So now the coach comes out and says hey man it's not your fault. It's not your fault.
Well you're out of the game. We're bringing in this dude who's got a nice little jaunty run.
I mean that's a righty but he's he's jogging in like he's a lefty. Look at that jaunty run.
Dun dun dun dun dun. First pitch high. Okay next pitch. Pass ball. Runner on second. Moves to third.
Oh no. This pitcher and the catcher do not get along. That's fouled back. Two and one
on the dirt. Three and one. Walk. Throws the bat. Throws the padding. Next batter comes up.
First and third. One out. Steals. Second. Oh boy. Now it's second and third. Oh no. That's another
pass ball. Okay the runners stay put. That's good news. Let's get it together. Strike one.
Let's get it together. Full count. Oh my.
Goodness. Wild pitch. Catcher has no idea where it is. Run comes home to score and the batter goes
to first because that was ball four. Now it's 14 to eight. We got another runner on third. This
kid's up. Takes that pitch. Takes that one. Oh my god. The curveball doesn't break. Wild pitch.
Another run. Scores. What is going on? High fastball. Two and two. Holy smokes.
Runner advances. Full count. In play. Third baseman gobbles it up. Throws across the diamond.
Where was that all inning? That's a nice play. But the runner did score. There's two outs now.
Oh another curveball doesn't break. There you go. One and one. Two and one. Finish strong here.
There's no one on base. Two and two and they strike them out and end the inning. Oh my god.
Bad plays were hit by pitch. Walk. Error. Error. Infield single. Hit by pitch. Walk. Sack bunt.
Fielder's choice. Error. Pass ball. Walk. Stolen base. Wild pitch. Wild pitch. Ultimately San Diego
played 10 runs on just one hit in the bottom of the eighth taking advantage of two Pacific errors
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