squeeze play

In baseball, a "squeeze play" is a specific offensive maneuver designed to score a runner from third base. This play typically involves the batter attempting to bunt the ball, aiming to make it roll slowly into fair territory between the catcher and pitcher. While the defense focuses on fielding the bunt, the runner on third base begins to advance towards home plate. The batter attempting a squeeze play anticipates being thrown out at first base, prioritizing the runner's score over their own safe arrival. A variation is the "suicide squeeze," where the runner advances as soon as the pitch is thrown, regardless of whether the batter makes contact.123