PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - BASE RUNNING

BASIC BASE RUNNING RULES ADVANCED BASE RUNNING RULES

All runners advance the same number of bases as the hit (i.e. single = 1 base; Compare the 2d6 roll; reference the lower die and the chart below.
double = 2 bases; triple = 3 bases). In certain situations, runners may also SINGLE DOUBLE
advance an extra base. With two outs or when the hit comes from the batter’s d6 Runner on 1st Runner on 2nd Runner on 1st
WHEELHOUSE [WHEEL] section, all runners advance an extra base (i.e. single = 1 1 base 1 base 2 bases
2 bases; double = 3 bases). When the hit result comes from the batter’s 2 2 bases Scores 2 bases
PATIENT section, the lead runner has the option to attempt to advance an extra 3 1 base Scores Scores
base by using the Coach’s Choice / Attempt an Extra Base chart. All other 4 1 base + choice 1 base + choice 2 bases + choice
pitcher results follow basic rules of runners advancing same number of bases 5 1 base Scores Scores
as the hit. 6 1 base 1 base Scores
An automated way to determine if the runner goes when there is a choice is to roll With 2 outs, runners rated 6 or higher advance 2 bases on a single
2d6. If result is less than the RUN rating, he attempts the extra base. and score on a double. Runners rated 5 or lower have choice.

HIT LOCATION CHART COACH’S CHOICE / ATTEMPT AN EXTRA BASE

d10 SINGLE DOUBLE Roll 2d6 and compare total to lead runner's RUN and fielder's ARM
0 Ball blooped into RF Drive down the line to RF/LF ratings. If the total is equal to or less than both, the runner is safe. If the
1 Sharp liner drops in front of LF Looping liner to RF total is greater than both, the runner is out; other runners advance 1
2 Line drive into LF Liner into left center cut off by LF base. If the total is greater than one rating and equal or less than the
3 Sharp liner into CF Grounder down the line RF/LF other, then roll the percentile and refer to the chart.
4 Line drive into CF Deep drive to CF one hops wall
%dice Result On a roll of 00, check both runner and fielder
5 Soft blooper into short RF/LF Deep drive off LF wall
00 - 10 DROP? receiving throw for injury.
6 Grounder up the middle - CF Line shot splits the gap CF
11 - 45 OUT On a roll of 55, check OF making throw
7 Hard grounder into RF/LF Deep drive off the wall in RF/LF
46 -55 WILD? for injury.
8 Opposite field liner into LF/RF Line drive into the alley CF
56 - 99 SAFE
9 Long single into the gap to CF Opposite field shot LF/RF
DROP? Roll 1d6, if higher than the fielder's E rating, ball is dropped
LHB hits ball to location on left of / RHB hits to fielder on the right.
and runner is safe. Otherwise, fielder hangs on to ball and
runner is out.
OUT Runner is out, other runners advance 1 base.
ALTERNATE BASIC BASE RUNNING RULES WILD? Roll 1d6, if higher than the outfielder's E rating, the throw is
Use the basic base running rules as described above. Whenever a batter gets a hit wild and off the mark. Otherwise throw is on target, but late,
from his PATIENT or IN-PLAY section, draw a Fast Action Card (FAC) and use the runner is safe. Trailing runners advance if next base is open.
runner advancement under the type of hit (SINGLE or DOUBLE).
SAFE Runner is safe, roll 1 d6. On a roll of 1 to 3 other runners
advance on throw; on a roll of 4 to 6 other runners hold.
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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - OUTS

GROUND OUT (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6) GROUND OUT (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6)
Bases Empty, no runners Runner on first base - all situations (continued)
Batter out at first base. When ball is hit to 1B, he makes the play at When the 2d6 total is equal to or less than the lower DP rating, the
first unassisted when the percentile dice (00 to 99) ends in a 3 or defense has turned a double play! Unless otherwise noted below, the
higher. If the percentile roll ends in a 0, 1 or 2, the 1B throws to the runner on 1st base is forced out at 2nd base and the batter is out at
P covering first to record the out. 1st base. Exception #1: With runners on 1st and 2nd base, if the ball
is hit to the 3B, SS or P and the percentile dice roll ends in 5, the
First base empty, runner on second and/or third base runner from 2nd base is forced out at 3rd base and the batter is
If runner on 3rd base and infield or corners (1B, 3B) are playing IN, thrown out at 1st base. Exception #2: If the ball is hit to the SS and
go to the INFIELD IN chart. If ball is hit to Pitcher, he looks back the the percentile dice end in 6, the SS steps on 2nd base for the force
lead runner and throws to 1st base for the out (runners hold). All out and throws to 1st base to complete the double play.
other situations batter is out at 1st base and runner on 3rd base
scores when ball is hit to 2B or SS and has the choice to attempt to POP OUT or LINE OUT (P or L followed by 1-6)
score when ball is hit to 3B or 1B (reduce RUN rating by 1 and go
directly to the INFIELD IN PLAY AT HOME chart). If 3rd base is All situations
occupied, runner on 2nd base holds. Otherwise, runner on 2nd Batter is out; runners hold.
advances to 3rd base when ball is fielded by 1B or 2B. Runner on
2nd with a RUN rating of 7 or higher advances to 3rd base when FLY OUT (F7, F8, F9)
ball is hit to SS or 3B on throw to 1st base. All situations
If the pitcher result was WHEELHOUSE or PATIENT to begin the at-bat,
Runner on first base - all situations the batter hits a deep fly ball to the outfield. The runner on 3rd base
If runner on 3rd base and infield or corners (1B, 3B) are playing IN, scores. If there is a runner on 2nd base and the result was F9, the
go to the INFIELD IN chart. If the 2d6 total is 11 or 12, the fielder's runner advances to 3rd base. On a F8 result, the runner on 2nd base
only option is to throw to 1st base (batter out at 1st base). All advances to 3rd base if his RUN rating is 7 or higher. Lower rated
runners advance 1 base. All other situations, determine DP rating to runners have the option to attempt to advance. On a F7 result,
be used by comparing the pitcher and batter's DP ratings. The runners on 2nd base may attempt to advance, but have their RUN
lower number is the DP rating for this at-bat. If the 2d6 total is rating reduced by 2.
higher than the lower DP rating, the runner on 1st base is forced All other pitcher results, the runner on 3rd base scores if his RUN
out at 2nd base; batter is safe at 1st base and other runners rating is 7 or higher and has the choice to attempt to score if the RUN
advance 1 base. If there is a runner on 2nd base and the ball is hit rating is 6 or less. A runner on 2nd base with a RUN rating of 7 or
to the SS or 3B and the percentile dice roll ends in a 5 (05, 15, 25, higher advances to 3rd base on F8 and F9 results. Other runners hold.
35, etc.), the runner on 2nd base is out advancing to 3rd base; If the pitcher result was TOUGH, reduce the runner's RUN rating by 2
batter safe at 1st base and other runners advance 1 base. before attempting to advance.

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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - STEALING - HIT and RUN
STEALING
Combine the runner's SB letter and Catcher's Arm rating. For example, C3. Find the combined rating in the chart below.
STEALING 2ND or 3RD BASE
STEAL & A5 A4 A3 A2 B3 A1 B2 C3 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 KEY: SS covers second base when LHB is batting; 2B covers when RHB
ARM B5 B4 C5 C4 D5 D4 F5 D3 F4 F3 F2 F1 DROP? Roll 1d6; if higher than the fielder's E rating, ball is dropped
RESULT EXCELLENT VERY GOOD NORMAL FAIR POOR and runner is safe (give fielder an error and check for injury).
DROP? 00 - 02 00 - 02 00 - 02 00 - 02 00 - 02 If d6 result is equal or less than the fielder's E rating, fielder
SB+E2? 03 - 12 03 - 12 03 - 12 03 - 12 03 - 12 hangs onto ball and runner is out (check runner for injury).
CAUGHT 13 - 17 13 - 26 13 - 42 13 - 59 13 - 84 SB+E2? Runner is safe. Roll 1d6, if higher than the catcher's E rating,
SAFE 18 - 99 27 - 99 43 - 99 60 - 99 85 - 99 the throw is wild and sails into the outfield. All Runners
advance 1 base on error. If the result is equal to or less than
STEALING HOME (Only use the Steal Letter when stealing home, no ARM adjustment) the catcher's E rating, the throw is on target, but late.
RESULT A B C D F CAUGHT Runner is out.
DROP? 00 - 09 00 - 09 00 - 09 00 - 09 00 - 09 SAFE Runner is safe.
CAUGHT 10 - 69 10 - 79 10 - 89 10 - 94 10 - 98 WILD? Roll 1d6; If result is equal or lower than the pitcher's E rating,
SAFE 70 - 99 80 - 99 90 - 99 95 - 99 99 throw is on target, but late; runner back safely. If higher than
the pitcher's E rating, the throw gets past the 1B. Re-roll the
PICK OFF (When the 2d6 total 12 on a steal attempt, roll percentil dice and check below) 2d6, if either die is 3, give the error to the 1B; otherwise the
HOLD 1-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 pitcher receives the error. If the 2d6 are doubles, all runners
WILD? 00 - 06 00 - 07 00 - 08 00 - 08 00 - 08 advance 2 bases on the error instead of 1 base.
CAUGHT 07 - 34 08 - 27 09 - 21 09 - 16 09 - 12 BALK Pitcher called for balk; all runners advance 1 base.
SAFE 35 - 95 28 - 96 22 - 97 17 - 98 13 - 98
BALK 96 - 99 97 - 99 98 - 99 99 99 HIT & RUN (continued)
All LO (Line Out) turn into Double Plays with closest runner being
HIT & RUN doubled off.
Resolve plays normally with the exceptions listed below. On all F8 and F9 results with a runner on 1st base, re-roll the 2d6 and
Use the chart to the right when the play result is a ground out. 1d10. If the 2d6 are doubles and the d10 result is greater than the
PATIENT = foul ball, re-roll on batter's IN-PLAY section. runner's RUN rating, the runner is thrown out trying to return to 1st.
WHEELHOUSE results, re-roll the 2d6. If doubles, use WHEELHOUSE as If the batter strikes out, the lead runner must attempt to steal the next
normal. Otherwise, if the percentile dice result is 00-49, batter singles. 50-99 base.
is an out; refer to the batter's OUT section of his card as normal.
2d6 PLAY RESULT
All runners advance 2 bases on a SINGLE and score on a DOUBLE. Any runner
2-3 DOUBLE PLAY! Runner out at 2nd and batter out at 1st.
rated 7 or higher scores from first base on a SINGLE if the outfielder's ARM is
4 - 10 Batter out at 1st base, all runners advance 1 base.
8 or higher; otherwise the runner advances 2 bases and stops at 3rd base.
11 - 12 Runner on 1st forced out at 2nd base, batter safe at 1st.
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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - INFIELD IN and SACRIFICE BUNT

INFIELD or CORNERS (1B, 3B) IN INFIELD IN - PLAY AT HOME

Re-roll the 2d6, total them and check below. This result is only used when instructions say to use the INFIELD IN - PLAY
2 - 5: Batter out, runner on 1st advances; other runners hold.* AT HOME chart. Ignore batter result in instructions below if sent here
6 - 8: Runner on 3rd out at home, batter safe.† Other Runners from GROUND OUT (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6) result.
advance 1 base. Batter is safe at 1st base. Other runners advance 1 base (cannot
9 - 10: Ball sneaks past drawn in infield, batter safe, runners advance past 3rd base). Compare the 2d6 total to the runner's RUN
advance 1 base. rating, If the 2d6 total is greater than the runner's RUN rating,
11 - 12: Reroll all four dice and refer to Infield In - Play at Home chart. runner is out at home. If less than the RUN rating, the runner is safe
at home. If the 2d6 total equals the RUN rating, the runner is safe
when the percentile dice result is 00 to 49; roll 1d6. Catcher drops
* If Bases are loaded and the 2d6 result is 2 to 5, runner on 3rd out
ball for an error if the d6 result is greater than the catcher's E rating.
at home, batter out at 1st base, Double Play! Other runners advance
Otherwise, catcher holds on to ball, but runner beats the throw
1 base.
home. When the percentile dice result is 50 to 99, the runner is out
at home.
† If Bases loaded, roll 1d10. If higher than batter's Run rating, batter
On all results noted above, if the percentile dice result is 00, check the
out at first, Double Play! Otherwise, batter safe at 1st.
catcher for injury. If the percentile dice result is 99, check the runner
for injury.

SACRIFICE BUNT
To determine Fielder, roll 1d6: 1 or 4 = P; 2 or 6 = C; 3 = 1B; 5 = 3B
KEY:
Result A B C D F PO Batter pops out, runners hold. On suicide squeeze, runner
PO 00 00 - 02 00 - 03 00 -05 00 - 07 on 3rd is out - double play!
DP 01 -02 03 - 05 04 - 06 06 - 09 08 - 14 DP With runner on 1st base, lead runner and batter out. If no
LEAD 03 - 06 06 - 10 07 - 15 10 - 24 15 - 33 runner on 1st, use LEAD result.
SH 07 - 92 11 - 90 16 - 89 25 - 87 34 - 84 LEAD Lead runner thrown out, batter safe; other runners
MISS 93 - 94 91 - 94 90 - 94 88 - 94 85 - 94 advance 1 base.
E? 95 - 99 95 - 99 95 - 99 95 - 99 95 - 99 SH Batter out at 1st, all runners advance one base.
MISS Batter misses pitch, on second MISS batter strikes out.
When attempting a squeeze bunt (runner on 3rd), use column D.
E? Roll 1d6, if higher than fielder's E rating, the fielder makes
The runner is safe if the result is SH and the 2d6 total is equal to or
a 1 base error, batter safe at 1st and all runners advance 1
less than the runner's RUN rating. Otherwise, use the Lead result.
base. If result is equal or less than the fielder's E rating,
use SH result.
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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - DEFENSE
DEFENSE (Once Range or Error check and position is found, re-roll all 4 dice and check the appropriate section of the ballpark card.)
RESULT CHECK POSITION HIT 1B, 3B 2B, SS, P LF, CF, RF ERR C P, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS LF, CF, RF
01 - 03 RANGE P 2 DOUBLE *** SINGLE ** DOUBLE *** 2 2 base error 2 base error 2 base error
04 - 05 RANGE 1B 3 SINGLE ** SINGLE * SINGLE ** 3 2 base error 1 base error 3 base error
06 - 11 RANGE 2B 4 DOUBLE ** SINGLE * SINGLE ** 4 Dropped foul ball 2 base error 1 base error
12 - 15 RANGE 3B 5 SINGLE * SINGLE * SINGLE ** 5 1 base error 1 base error 1 base error
16 - 22 RANGE SS 6 DOUBLE ** SINGLE * SINGLE ** 6 1 base error 1 base error 2 base error
23 - 26 RANGE LF 7 SINGLE * SINGLE ** DOUBLE ** 7 1 base error 1 base error SINGLE + error
27 - 31 RANGE CF 8 DOUBLE ** SINGLE * SINGLE ** 8 1 base error 1 base error SINGLE + error
32 - 35 RANGE RF 9 SINGLE * SINGLE * SINGLE ** 9 1 base error SINGLE + error 1 base error
36 - 40 ERROR P 10 DOUBLE ** SINGLE * DOUBLE *** 10 1 base error 1 base error SINGLE + error
41 ERROR C 11 SINGLE ** SINGLE ** DOUBLE *** 11 1 base error 1 base error 1 base error
42 - 47 ERROR 1B 12 DOUBLE† *** SINGLE† ** DOUBLE† *** 12 Dropped foul ball 2 base error 2 base error
48 - 57 ERROR 2B
The * indicate number of bases runners advance. Runners advance the same number of bases as the error.
58 - 71 ERROR 3B
72 - 86 ERROR SS Results with †, batter with a RUN rating of 7 or higher 2 base errors are throwing errors for C, P and IF. 2 base error
87 - 91 ERROR LF may attempt to stretch the hit turning a SINGLE into for a 1B is from not catching a mostly on target throw.
92 - 95 ERROR CF a DOUBLE and a DOUBLE into a TRIPLE using the SINGLE + error credits the batter for a hit and batter and
96 - 99 ERROR RF Coach's Choice / Attempt an Extra Base chart. runners advance 1 extra base on the error.

Results Glossary OUT C P, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS LF, CF, RF

Dropped foul ball: Catcher drops ball in foul Popout & Lineout: Batter out, runners hold. 2 Popout GB - DP A Deep Fly
territory. Re-start at-bat. Lineout - DP: Fielder makes great catch. If 3 Popout GB + adv Short Fly - DP?
GB + adv: Batter out at 1st base; runners Range is A or B, closest runner caught off base 4 Popout (foul) Lineout Short Fly
advance 1 base. for Double Play! 5 Popout (foul) GB - DP A, B Short Fly
GB - fc: Lead runner forced out, batter safe at Short Fly: Batter out, runners hold. Runner on 6 GB + adv GB - fc Short Fly
1st; other runners advance 1 base. If no runners 3rd base may attempt to score; reduce RUN 7 Popout (foul) GB - fc Short Fly
on or forced, batter out at 1st base and runners rating by 2 and use Coach's Choice chart. 8 GB - fc GB + adv Deep Fly
hold. Deep Fly: Batter out. Runners on 2nd or 3rd 9 Popout (foul) GB - DP A Deep Fly
GB - DP: Runner on 1st base forced out at 2nd base with a RUN rating of 6 or higher advance 10 Popout Popout Deep Fly
base. If fielder's Range rating is equal to the 1 base. Other runners have choice to advance. 11 Popout GB + adv Deep Fly
letter noted, batter is out at 1st base; otherwise Runner on 1st base holds. 12 Popout Lineout - DP A, B Short Fly - DP?
batter beats relay throw and is safe at 1st base. Short Fly - DP?: Batter out. Outfielder with
If no runner on 1st base, batter is out at 1st base; an ARM of 5 or less throws out lead runner;
runners hold. otherwise runners hold.
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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - INJURY - FATIGUE - REST

INJURY CHART FATIGUED PITCHER CHARTS

RESULT Prone Normal Durable Iron All BALLPARK results are automatically rolled on the batter’s
Player okay. No Injury 0 - 10 0 - 30 0 - 69 0 - 69 WHEELHOUSE section. Do not check the ballpark card first. Instead
Injured remainder of game 11 - 15 31 - 50 70 - 84 70 - 89 use the percentile dice result directly on the batter’s WHEELHOUSE
Injured rem. + 1 game 16 - 20 51 - 65 85 - 94 90 - 99 section. When pitcher result is PATIENT or TOUGH, use the percentile
Injured rem. +1d6 games 21 - 30 66 - 84 95 - 99 dice roll and the fatigued pitcher charts below to determine which pitch
rating to use. The result may stay the same or change to
Injured rem. +10 games 31 - 50 89 - 99
WHEELHOUSE, IN-PLAY or the batter may hit a SINGLE. Use the normal
Injured rem. +20 games 51 - 75
runner advancement rules to resolve any base runner advancement.
Injured rem. +50 games 76 - 89
When using the basic base running rules, use the PATIENT rules when
Injured remainder of season 90 - 99
the original pitcher result was PATIENT and TOUGH when the original
Injured rem.: Player is injured the remainder of this game. This will be result was TOUGH.
followed by an additional number of games to be missed, such as +1 If the pitcher has a special result on his card (/PATIENT/; PATIENT-OUT;
game. Player misses 1 additional game. TOUGH-OUT; /IN-PLAY/) ignore the special quality when the pitcher is
fatigued and read the result as a normal PATIENT, TOUGH or IN-PLAY
+1d6 games: roll 1d6, player misses that number of games due to injury.
result.
STARTING PITCHER RELIEF PITCHER
PITCHER REST CHART PATIENT - Starter (SP) PATIENT - Reliever (RP)
Innings Days to Rest % dice roll Read as % dice roll Read as
Pitched Starter Long Short 01 - 67 PATIENT 01 - 37 PATIENT
0 - 1.0 1 0* 0** 68 - 71 SINGLE 38 - 41 SINGLE
1.1 - 2.0 1 0* 0* 72 - 79 IN-PLAY 42 - 79 IN-PLAY
2.1 - 3.0 2 1 1 80 - 99 WHEELHOUSE 80 - 99 WHEELHOUSE
3.1 - 4.0 2 2 2 TOUGH TOUGH
4.1 - 5.0 3 3 3 % dice roll Read as % dice roll Read as
5.1 - 9.0 3+ 4 ^ 01 - 54 TOUGH 01 - 54 TOUGH
9.1 - 11.0 4+ 5 ^ 55 - 66 IN-PLAY 55 - 66 IN-PLAY
67 - 99 WHEELHOUSE 67 - 99 WHEELHOUSE

+ Pitcher with inning stamina below 7 requires an extra days rest (4 or 5 days). Reduce stamina by 2 on short rest starts.
* Pitcher cannot pitch in more than two consecutive games and requires 2 days rest afterward.
** Pitcher cannot pitch in more than three consecutive games and requires 2 days of rest afterward.
^ Pitcher should not pitch more than 5 innings and requires 5 days rest if he does. Check for injury if pitcher pitches more than 5 innings.
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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - RARE PLAYS
When the initial roll of the percentile dice or FAC result is 00, find the Pitcher result as normal, re-roll the percentile dice and check the appropriate chart below.
BASES EMPTY - BALLPARK or WHEELHOUSE
% DICE RESULT
00 - 05 Pitcher calls out trainer and manager due to discomfort. Pitcher must be removed from game. Check for injury.
06 - 13 Catcher is hit by a foul ball and momentarily incapacitated. Check for injury. If no injury, catcher shakes it off and stays in game.
Batter smashes a line drive off pitcher. Catcher retrieves ball and throws out batter with RUN rating of 6 or less. 7 or more is safe with a SINGLE. Check
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pitcher for injury.
17 - 26 Batter grounds out to SS and injures leg running to 1st base. Batter must be removed from game. Check batter for injury.
Weather takes a turn and game is delayed by rain (stadium with a roof suffers power outage). Roll 1d6. If result is 1 or 2, no affect on game; if result is 3-
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4, there is a lengthy delay and both pitchers must be replaced; if 5 to 6, game is postponed (record as official game if 6th inning or later).
Batter hits a line drive to right field. The right fielder misplays the ball and it sails over his head. batter with a RUN rating of 5 or less stays at 1st base for
57 - 66 a long SINGLE. Batter with a RUN of 6 or more reaches 2nd base for a DOUBLE and heads for 3rd base. The relay throw from the SS is on time and the
batter is thrown out at 3rd base.
Batter hits a deep drive, the CF leaps at the wall… if the fielder has an A Range, he snares the ball robbing the batter of a HR. Otherwise, a fan reaches out
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and takes the ball away from the fielder. After several minutes of deliberation, the umpires rule the play a HR for the batter.
Batter grounds sharply down the right field line. Thinking the ball was foul, the batter does not run to 1st base. The ump rules the ball fair and the batter
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is thrown out by the RF.
Batter hits a sinking liner to left field. The LF makes a diving play on the ball and the ump calls the batter out! The manager bounds out of the dug out to
80 - 86 protest the call. The umps get together to discuss the play. If the LF has an A range, the call stands and the batter is out. Otherwise, the umps reverse
the call and the batter is credited with a SINGLE and safe at 1st base.
Batter hits a towering ball into the outfield where it hits a bird. Both the bird and ball fall into fair territory and the batter is safe at 2nd base with a
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DOUBLE. If the stadium has a roof, the ball lodges into a speaker or roof support and the umps award a ground rule DOUBLE for the batter.
Batter singles to RF, but makes a wide turn and RF makes a great throw to 1B. The batter is caught in a rundown and eventually tagged out by the 2B
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(score the put out 9-3-6-4).
Batter lines the ball down the third base line where it caroms off the wall in foul territory to the LF. Thinking the ball foul, the batter does not run and is
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thrown out 7-4-3 by the alert LF.

BASES EMPTY - PATIENT (and PATIENT-OUT or /PATIENT/ results)

% DICE RESULT
00 - 05 Pitcher's velocity is noticeably down. Manager checks on him and pitcher must be removed from game. Check for injury.
06 - 12 Ump calls borderline pitch a ball; batter walks (BB). Catcher barks at umpire and umpire immediately ejects the catcher.
13 - 24 Pitcher just misses on a 3-0 count and walks batter (BB). Pitcher has a few choice words for the umpire and umpire ejects the pitcher.
25 - 30 Ump calls borderline pitch a strike and rings up the batter (SO). Batter argues call and is ejected.
31 - 46 Batter HBP. If another batter is HBP this game, both benches are warned. Any subsequent HBP result in pitcher being ejected from the game.
Batter HBP and charges mound, both teams spill on to the field with a lot of pushing and shoving. Next HBP this game ignites a brawl with batter and
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pitcher being ejected and suspended 5 games each.

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 PAYOFF PITCH BASEBALL - RARE PLAYS
BASES EMPTY - PATIENT (continued)
% DICE RESULT
69 - 79 Umpire misses obvious strike; batter walks (BB). Pitcher is rattled, all PATIENT results for this pitcher the remainder of the inning are automatic BB.
80 - 83 Ump loses track of pitch count and calls ball 4, ball 3. Re-roll all four dice and restart the current at-bat.
Pitcher walks batter (BB). If pitcher's WP range ends in 32 or higher, ball sails over everyone's head. A batter with a RUN rating of 7 or higher advances to
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3rd base on the wild pitch; other batters only advance to 2nd base. Pitchers with a WP range that ends in 31 or less just miss the zone, no wild pitch.
Batter is HBP; check batter for injury. Batting team retaliates by hitting the first batter of the pitching team next half inning. Umpires warn both benches.
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Any further HBP this game results in pitcher being ejected.

BASES EMPTY - TOUGH (and TOUGH-OUT results)

% DICE RESULT
00 - 05 Batter appers to injure himself while trying to check his swing at a borderline pitch and strikes out (SO). Check batter for injury.
06 - 12 Ump calls borderline pitch a strike; batter strikes out (SO). Batter questions call and umpire overracts and ejects batter!
IF 7th inning or later, strike zone has become increasingly larger each inning. All TOUGH results for both teams are automatic strike outs (SO) for
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remainder of game. If 6th inning or earlier, all TOUGH results for this pitcher are automatic strike outs (SO) for the remainder of the inning only.
Ump calls obvious strike a ball (BB). Several coaches on pitching team complain about call. Ump does not eject anyone, but squeezes the strike zone
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even more. Change all TOUGH results to PATIENT for the remainer of the inning while the current pitcher is in the game.
Batter swings at wild pitch that gets past catcher. Record strike out (SO) and check if batter is safe or out by rolling 2d6. If the dice result is equal or less
45 - 64 than the batter's RUN rating, batter beats throw to 1st base. Batting team gets an "extra" out (i.e.,need 4 outs to end batting team's inning). If the dice
result is greater than the RUN rating, catcher throws batter out at 1st base to complete the strike out (SO), record and play as normal.
Batter strikes out (SO) on great pitch by pitcher, but catcher drops the ball. Roll 1d6. If equal or less than the catcher's E rating, catcher makes easy throw
to 1B to secure the strike out. If the d6 result is higher than the catcher's E rating, catcher throws wildly allowing batter to safely reach base. Batter with a
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RUN rating of 7 or more advances to 2nd base on error; otherwise batter safe at 1st base. Record as SO and E2. Batting team gets an extra out (need 4
outs to complete the inning).
Umpire has large strike zone this game. Change all PATIENT results to TOUGH for the current pitchers (both teams) for the remainder of the game. This
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change does not apply to any new relief pitchers that may enter the game; only applies to the pitchers currently in the game.
Foul tip hits catcher in a tender spot. Check catcher for injury. If catcher remains in game, remaining batters this inning roll on their TOUGH sections until
90 - 99 the half inning ends or there is a pitching change. If catcher is removed due to injury, remaining batters this inning roll on their WHEELHOUSE sections
until the half inning ends or there is a pitching change.

BASES EMPTY - IN-PLAY (and /IN-PLAY/ results)

% DICE RESULT
00 - 05 Batter grounds out to SS (G6) and appears to injure himself running to 1st base. Batter removed from game and check for injury.
06 - 11 Batter lines ball off pitcher's leg. Batter is safe at 1st base with a single. Check pitcher for injury.
Rain causes a delay. If 5th inning later, roll 1d10 after every half inning, if result is equal or less then the inning number, umpires call the game due to
12 - 36 heavy rain. Game is considered official. If dome stadium or 4th inning or less, there is a slight delay, but game continues. Use BALLPARK to resolve this
at-bat. If the result is WHEELHOUSE, next batter automatically checks his WHEELHOSUE section. If IN-PLAY, remaining batters this inning use TOUGH.
Re-roll the 2d6 and check the pitcher's card as normal. All remaining batters this inning automatically check that result until the pitcher is replaced or the
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inning ends. If the game is in the 1st or 2nd innings, the batter hits a long fly ball foul. Re-roll all four dice and restart this at-bat.
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BASES EMPTY - IN-PLAY (continued)
% DICE RESULT
Batter hits a slow roller near the third base line. If the visiting team is batting, the pitcher makes a terrific bare-handed play to throw out the batter at 1st
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base. If the home team is batting, the pitcher is unable to pick up the ball cleanly and the batter is safe on 1st with an infield single.
Roll 1d6. If the result is 1, 2 or 3, the batter hits a ground ball up the middle that trickles through the infield for a single. If the result is 4 or 5, the next
60 - 74 batter also hits a ground ball up the middle for a single, runner advances 1 base. If the result is 6, batter singles and next batter hits into a 1-6-3 double
play.
Batter hits slow roller to 1B who fields the ball and throws to Pitcher covering the base. The batter and pitcher collide knocking both players to the
75 - 79 ground. Roll 1d6, if the result is equal or less than the pitcher's E rating, the batter is called out; otherwise he is safe on an infield single. Check both
players for injury.
If the stadium is a dome or has a roof, the power suddenly goes out. If an open air stadium, a violent storm pops up. In either event, the game is
80 - 84 delayed. Roll 2d6 and multiple the result by 10 to determine how long the delay lasts. If the delay is 50 minutes or more (5 or more on the dice), both
pitchers stiffen up and must be replaced. If the result is 40 minutes or less (2 to 4 on the dice), reduce the pitcher's fatigue rating by 2 and continue game.
Batter hits a hard ground down the line (3B if right-handed batter, 1B if left-handed batter). Ball bounces off the base and into foul territory. Fielder
assumes the ball is foul and does not immediately attempt to retrieve it. Umpire calls ball fair. Batter safe at 1st with single and batter's with a RUN rating
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of 7 or higher coast into 2nd base with a double. If the ball was hit down the 1B line and the batter has a RUN rating of 8 or more, he has the option to
try to advance to 3rd base for a triple using the coach's choice attempt an extra base chart.
Batter hits pop-up into short CF. CF and infieder collide (roll 1d6, 1 to 3 = SS, 4 to 6 = 2B). Batter safe at 1st base with a single. Check both fielders for
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injury.
Batter hits a bloop single into CF and trips rounding 1st base. The CF tosses the ball to the SS who relays it to the 1B who tags the embarrassed runner
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out for a 8-6-3 put out.

BASES EMPTY - DEFENSE (and RANGE or ERROR results)

% DICE RESULT
Ball is smashed down the 3rd base line. 3B with an A or B range stops the ball holding the batter to a single. 3B with a range of C or worse cannot get to
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the ball and it bounces into the corner for a double. Check 3B for injury.
06 - 11 Batter hits a slow roller to 1B and the players collide at 1st base. 1B holds on to the ball for the out. Check both players for injury
Hard ground ball in hole between 2nd and 1st base. 2B with an A range makes unbelievable diving stop and throws out batter at 1st base. 2B with a B
12 - 16 range knocks down the ball, but can't make the play. Batter safe at 1st with a single. 2B with a C or worse misses ball and it rolls all the way to the wall.
Batter safe at 2nd base with a double.
Batter hit routine ground ball to 2B. Roll 1d6, if result is equal or less than E rating, 2B bobbles ball, but recovers in time to throw out batter at 1st base. If
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the result is greater than 2B's E rating, fielder bobbles ball and throws wildly. Batter safe at 2nd base on the 2-base error.
2B leaps for line drive over his head. If the 2B has an A or B range rating, roll 1d6. 1 to 3 he makes the sensational catch, 4 to 6 the ball is just over his
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glove. Players with a C or worse also cannot reach the ball giving the batter a single to RF. In all cases, the 2B lands awkwardly. Check for injury.
Batter hits a sinking line drive to LF who makes a diving attempt. Check LF for injury. If fielder is not injured, he retrieves ball in time to hold the batter to
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a double. If the fielder is injured, the batter makes it all the way around the bases for an inside the park HR.
Batter lines a single to LF. Roll 1d6. If the result is higher than LF's E rating, he badly misplays the ball allowing the batter to reach 3rd base on the single
28 - 32 and 2 base error. If the result is equal or lower than the E rating, LF bobbles ball, but is able to throw out batter at 2nd base. Batter is credited with a
single and is out 7-4 attempting to stretch the hit into a double.
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BASES EMPTY - DEFENSE (continued)
% DICE RESULT
SS makes diving stop on ground ball in the hole. Roll 1d6. If the result is higher than the SS's E rating, the throw to 1st base is wild and into the dugout.
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Batter safe on 2nd on 2-base error. If the result is equal or less than the E rating, the throw just beats the batter for the out.
SS leaps for line drive over his head. If the SS has an A or B range rating, roll 1d6. 1 to 3 he makes the sensational catch, 4 to 6 the ball is just over his
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glove. Players with a C or worse also cannot reach the ball giving the batter a single to LF. In all cases, the SS lands awkwardly. Check for injury.
SS ranges up the middle for a ground ball through the pitcher. SS with an A range easily fields the ball and throws out batter. For all other SS, roll 1d6. If
42 - 45 the SS has a B or C range and the d6 is 1 to 3, the SS makes the play and throws out the batter. If the SS is a D or F and the d6 is 1 to 2, the SS makes the
player and throws out the batter. Otherwise, the SS just misses the ball. Batter is safe on first with a single to CF.
Slow roller hit down 3rd base line. 3B with A range picks the ball and throws a bullet to 1st base for the out. All other 3B, roll 1d6. If the result is 1 to 3,
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batter is out. If the result is 4 to 6, batter beats throw for an infield single.
3B ranges for a foul ball and falls over the railing into a camera well. Roll 1d6, if result is 1 to 3, 3B makes the catch for the out. If the result is 4 to 6, 3B is
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unable to catch the foul ball (restart the at-bat for this batter). In either case, check the 3B for injury.
Hard liner to 3B is dropped. Roll 1d6. If result is equal to or less than the E rating, 3B recovers and throws out batter at 1st. If result is higher than the E
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rating, 3B picks up ball, but makes a poor throw that pulls the 1B off the bag. Official scorer gives 3B a 1-base error.
Batter hits a rocket to deep center field. CF with A or B range catches the ball before slamming into the wall. He holds on for the out. CF with C or worse
60 - 64 range is unable to catch up to ball and it takes a big bounce off the wall. Batter safe at 3rd base with a triple and may attempt an inside the park HR using
the Coach's Choice / Attempt Extra Base Chart and the RF ARM.
CF crashes head first into wall chasing fly ball. Roll 1d6. If the result is equal or less than the E rating, CF holds on for the out. Otherwise, CF drops the
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ball. Official scorer scores a double for the batter. In either event, check CF for injury.
CF picks up single up the middle and fires to 1st base to try to get the batter as he returns to the base. Roll 1d6. If the result is equal or lower than the E
67 - 69 rating, the throw is on target, but late and the batter is safe. If the result is higher than the E rating the throw is off target and into the dugout allowing
the batter to advance to 2nd base on the throwing error.
RF pulls up while going for a pop fly down the line. The ball lands on the line and is ruled a fair ball and the batter coasts into 2nd base with a double.
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Check RF for injury.
Routine fly ball to RF. Roll 1d6. If the result is higher than the E rating, the RF drops the ball and the batter is safe at 1st base on the error. If the result is
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equal or lower than the E rating, the RF bobbles the ball, but secures the catch for the out.
Pop up in front of home plate is dropped by catcher. Roll 1d10 if the result is equal or lower than the RUN rating, batter beats the throw to 1st base.
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Otherwise, catcher recovers and throws out batter. In either event, charge catcher with an error.
Batter tops the ball in front of the plate. Catcher bounces up and fields the ball. Roll 1d6. If the result is equal or lower than the E rating, the catcher
85 - 89 makes a good throw to 1st base for the out. If the result is higher than the E rating, the throw sails down the RF line and the batter is safe on 2nd base on
the throwing error.
90 - 93 High foul ball is dropped by the catcher. Official scorer gives catcher an error. Restart the at-bat for this batter.
94 - 96 3B drops easy foul ball. Official scorer gives 3B an error. Restart the at-bat for this batter.
97 - 99 1B trips over bag running after foul ball. Check 1B for injury. Restart the at-bat for this batter.

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RUNNERS ON BASE - BALLPARK or WHEELHOUSE
% DICE RESULT
Batter hits a drive down the left field line. The ball bounces around in the corner before LF is able to retrieve it. Batter with a RUN rating of 5 or less is
00 - 04 safe on 2nd base with a double, all runners score. Batter with a RUN rating of 6 or more, is thrown out at 3rd base trying for the triple if the LF ARM is
equal or less than the RUN rating. Otherwise, batter is safe with a triple, all runners score.
Batter hits a drive down the right field line. The ball bounces around in the corner before RF is able to retrieve it. Batter with a RUN rating of 4 or less is
05 - 09 safe on 1st base with a single, all runners score. Batter with a RUN rating of 5 or more, is thrown out at 2nd base trying for the double if the RF ARM is
equal or less than the RUN rating. Otherwise, batter is safe with a double, all runners score.
Batter hits a drive down to deep center field that bounces wildly off the wall. The CF eventually retrieves the ball and throws it to 3rd base. Batter with a
10 - 14 RUN rating of 6 or less is safe on 2nd base with a double, all runners score. Batter with a RUN rating of 7 or more, is thrown out at 3rd base trying for the
triple if the CF ARM is equal or less than the RUN rating. Otherwise, batter is safe with a triple, all runners score.
CF reaches down for a sinking line drive and grabs it on a short hop. The umpire rules a catch and the CF doubles off the lead runner. The batting team's
15 - 19 manager protests. If the CF is a D or F range, the umpires reverse the call and award the batter a single and runners advance 1 base. Otherwise, the call
stands as called, double play, other runners hold.
Weather takes a turn and game is delayed by rain (stadium with a roof suffers power outage). Roll 1d6. If result is 1 or 2, no affect on game; if result is 3-
20 - 34 4, there is a lengthy delay and both pitchers must be replaced; if 5 to 6, roll 1d6 after each inning. If the result is 6, the game is postponed (record as
official game if 6th inning or later).
RF makes terrific running catch. If RF ARM rating is equal or less than the lead runner's RUN rating, the RF throws out the lead runner trying to advance.
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If the ARM rating is higher than the RUN rating, the runner advances to the next base or scores. In all cases, other runners advance 1 base.
CF makes diving catch and immediately pops back up. If CF ARM rating is equal or less than the lead runner's RUN rating, the CF throws out the lead
42 - 49 runner trying to advance; other runners advance 1 base. If the ARM rating is higher than the RUN rating, the runner decides not to test the CF's arm and
all runners hold.
LF makes a sliding catch. If ARM rating is equal or less than the lead runner's RUN rating, the lead runner is unable to return to the best and doubled off.
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In all other cases, the runners return safely and hold at their current base.
If Pitcher has not allowed a run in this game, change all future BALLPARK and WHEELHOUSE results to TOUGH. If the pitcher has allowed 1 or more runs,
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change all future TOUGH results to BALLPARK while he remains in this game. Re-roll on the batter's WHEELHOUSE section to resolve this at-bat.
Batter scorches the ball down the RF line. If visiting team is batting, ump rules the ball foul. If home team is batting, the ball stays fair, but bounces into
62 - 69 foul territory where a fan reaches out and grabs the ball thinking it is foul. Umps rule fan interference and award a ground rule double, runners advance 2
bases.
Batter hits a high fly ball that gets lost in the sun / lights. The ball bounces harmlessly in the short outfield. Batter is safe at 1st with a single and all
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runners advance 2 bases.
OF makes running catch on deep fly ball and crashes into the wall. He hangs onto the ball for the out, but is dazed. All runners advance 2 bases. Check
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OF for injury. To determine the OF, roll 1d6. 1-2 = LF, 3-4 = CF, 5-6 = RF.
1B makes running catch of foul ball. Roll 1d10. If the lead runner's RUN rating is less than the d10 result, all runners advance 1 base. Otherwise, all
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runners hold.
3B ranges into foul territory for a foul ball, but it bounces off his glove. SS with a range of A or B is able to catch the ball before it hits the ground. All
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other SS are unable to get to the ball. All runners hold.

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RUNNERS ON BASE - PATIENT (and PATIENT-OUT or /PATIENT/ results)
% DICE RESULT
Pitcher walks batter and calls time. Training and manager visit mound and pitcher must be removed from game with an injury. He misses the next 4
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games.
Fast ball gets away from pitcher and drills batter in the ribs. Hit By Pitch (HBP). Batter walks to 1st base, but is in obvious discomfort. Trainer removes
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player from the game. Roll 1d6. Batter misses that many games before he is able to return.
Catcher with an A range blocks pitch in the dirt. If his ARM is 1, 2 or 3 he fires to the lead base and the runner is tagged out. Catcher with a 4 or 5 ARM
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does not make the throw. Restart the at-bat. Catcher with a B or worse range misses the pitch and runners advance 1 base on the passed ball (PB).
Pitcher uncorks a breaking pitch that bounces before the plate and gets by the catcher for a wild pitch. Runners advance 1 base. If the pitcher's WP range
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ends in 33 or higher, the next pitch is also a wild pitch and runners advance 1 base. Batter eventually walks (BB).
Catcher with a C, D or F range gets crossed up and misses the pitch. Runners advance 1 base on passed ball (PB). An A or B catcher knocks the ball down
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and holds the runners. Re-roll the percentile dice and check the batter's PATIENT section to resolve the at-bat.
Catcher with a D or F range gets crossed up and misses the pitch. Runners advance 1 base on passed ball (PB). An A, B or C catcher catches the ball
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down and holds the runners. Re-roll the percentile dice and check the batter's PATIENT section to resolve the at-bat.
Pitcher with a WP range that ends in 31 or higher sails the ball past the catcher. All runners advance 1 base. A lead runner with a RUN rating of 8 or
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higher advances 2 bases. Other pitchers (no WP or WP of 30), no wild pitch. Batter takes the count full and walks (BB).
Catcher is unabe to hang onto the pitch and it rolls to the backstop. All runners advance 1 base. If catcher has an ARM of 1, he throws to the lead base
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and runner is out returning to the base after rounding it. Other catchers throw wildly allowing runners to advance an extra base. Batter walks (BB).
Catcher expects a different pitch and the ball gets by him for a passed ball (PB), all runners advance 1 base. Catcher with a D or F range lets the next pitch
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get by him for a second passed ball (PB). Runners advance 1 base. Re-roll percentile dice and check batter's PATIENT section to resolve at-bat.
70 - 79 Umpire misses obvious strike; batter walks (BB). Pitcher is rattled, all PATIENT results for this pitcher the remainder of the inning are automatic BB.
Catcher blocks pitch in the dirt. If more than one base runner, the trailing runner takes off while other runners hold. Roll 1d6, if the result is lower or
equal to the ARM rating, no throw is made and all runners hold. If the d6 result is higher than the catcher's ARM rating, he throws behind the runner and
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the runner is tagged out trying to return to his base. The lead runner may attempt to advance by rolling 1d10. If the result is less than his RUN rating, he
is safe; otherwise he is thrown out if the d10 result is equal or higher than his RUN rating. Restart the at-bat for this batter.
Catcher with an A range frames the pitch resuting in a SO. Batter is ejected for arguing the call. All other catchers misplay pitch leading to a passed ball
90 - 94 (PB). Runners advance 1 base. Batter eventually strikes out, but reaches first on wild pitch with other runners holding and not advancing on the wild
pitch.
Pitcher throws a strike that is down the middle, but slightly above the belt. Ump calls the pitch a ball and the batter walks. If the 5th inning or earlier, the
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pitcher bears down and strikes out the remaing batters this inning. If the 6th inning or later, the pitcher argues the call and is ejected.

RUNNERS ON BASE - TOUGH (and TOUGH-OUT results)

% DICE RESULT
IF 7th inning or later, strike zone has become increasingly larger each inning. All TOUGH results for both teams are automatic strike outs (SO) for
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remainder of game. If 6th inning or earlier, all TOUGH results for this pitcher are automatic strike outs (SO) for the remainder of the inning only.
Ump calls obvious strike a ball (BB). Several coaches on pitching team complain about call. Ump does not eject anyone, but squeezes the strike zone
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even more. Change all TOUGH results to PATIENT for the remainer of the inning while the current pitcher is in the game.
Batter strikes out (SO). Pitcher with a WP range that ends in 32 or higher bounces pitch in dirt. All runners advance 1 base. If 1st base was not occupied
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or this is the 3rd out of the inning, the batter reaches 1st base and the inning continues. Otherwise, the batter is out.
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RUNNERS ON BASE - TOUGH (continued)
% DICE RESULT
Batter strikes out (SO) on great pitch by pitcher, but catcher drops the ball. Runners hold. If the 3rd out or 1st base is not occupied, roll 1d6. If equal or
less than the catcher's E rating, catcher makes easy throw to 1B to secure the strike out. If the d6 result is higher than the catcher's E rating, catcher
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throws wildly allowing batter to safely reach base and all runners advance 2 bases. Batter with a RUN rating of 7 or more advances to 2nd base on error;
otherwise batter safe at 1st base. Record as SO and E2. Batting team gets an extra out (need 4 outs to complete the inning).
Pitcher with a SO/9 (strike outs per 9 innings) of 6.0 or more causes all batters to roll on their TOUGH sections until a batter reaches base on a hit or the
45 - 54 pitcher is removed from the game. Then return to playing as normal. Other pitchers strike out (SO) current batter, but next two batters roll on their
WHEELHOUSE section.
Pitcher strikes out remaining batters this inning. If pitcher SO/9 is 5.0 or more, the first three batters he faces next inning roll on their TOUGH sections. All
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other pitchers, play as normal starting next inning.
Batter strikes out (SO) and ball gets past catcher for passed ball (PB). All runners advance 1 base. If 1st base was not occupied or this is the 3rd out of the
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inning, the batter reaches 1st base and the inning continues. Otherwise, the batter is out.
Batter strikes out (SO). If the catcher has an A or B range, he catches a low strike and throws out the lead runner trying to advance (if runner on 3rd base,
65 - 69 runner is out trying to retreat to 3rd base). Batter is out. All other catchers allow pass ball (PB) and runners advance 1 base. If 1st base was not occupied
or this is the 3rd out of the inning, the batter reaches 1st base and the inning continues. Otherwise, the batter is out.
Resolve at-bat using TOUGH section. If batter strikes out, next three batters this pitcher faces roll on their TOUGH section. If batter gets a hit, next three
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batters this pitcher faces roll on their WHEELHOUSE results. If the batter is out, next three batters pitcher faces roll on their IN-PLAY sections.
75 - 79 Batter strikes out (SO) on awkward swing. Check batter for injury.
Pitcher feels something pop while delivering a pitch, but completes this at-bat eventually walking the batter (BB). Remove pitcher from game and check
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pitcher for injury.
This batter and all remaining batters this inning roll on their TOUGH section to resolve each at-bat. If both starting pitchers are out of the game, the first
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batter each inning rolls on WHEELHOUSE and all remaining batters that inning roll on TOUGH for the remainder of the game.
Ump forgets the count and calls ball 4, ball 3. The batter strikes out (SO) on next pitch. Roll 1d6, if the result is 4, the batter argues with the ump about
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the pitch count and ultimately gets ejected. If the batter is ejected, the first batter for the current pitching team rolls on his TOUGH section next inning.
Pitcher hits batter with pitch, but the ump says the batter swung at the ball and calls the pitch a strike. Roll on the batter's TOUGH section to resolve the
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at-bat. If the batter strikes out, he has a heated exchange with the umpire, but stays in the game.

RUNNERS ON BASE - IN-PLAY (and /IN-PLAY/ results)

% DICE RESULT
If runner on 1st, hard ground ball hits runner. Runner is out; batter safe at 1st on fielder's choice. Other runners advance 1 base. If no runner on 1st base,
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batter hits a ground ball through the hole into RF. All runners advance 2 bases.
Batter tops ball down 1st base line. Pitcher attempts to field ball near the line and collides with the batter. Umps rule interference on the pitcher and
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awards batter 1st base; all runners advance 1 base. Give pitcher an error. Check both pitcher and batter for injury.
Batter laces a line drive down the LF line. If the visiting team is batting, the ump rules the ball foul. Re-roll on the batter's IN-PLAY section to complete
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the at-bat. If the home team is batting, the ump rules the ball fair. Batter is safe on 2nd with a double and all runners score.
Batter smashes a deep fly ball and all runners break for the next base. The CF surprises everyone and makes a running catch. He makes a great throw to
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double off the lead runner as he tries to return to his base. All others runners return and hold.
30 - 34 Game is momentarily delayed. When it resumes, this batter and all remaining batters this inning roll on their IN-PLAY sections to resolve each at-bat.
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RUNNERS ON BASE - IN-PLAY (continued)
% DICE RESULT
If runner on 2nd base, batter hits long single in the gap in right center. All runners advance 2 bases; however, the runner on 2nd appears to have injured
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his leg running home. Check for injury. If no runner on 2nd base, batter singles and runners advance 2 bases.
Re-roll the 2d6 and check the pitcher's card as normal. All remaining batters this inning automatically check that result until the pitcher is replaced or the
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inning ends. All runners advance 2 bases on all hits until the inning ends.
Batter lines a single to LF. Lead runner hesitates thinking the ball might be caught and is thrown out at next base. If the runner is forced, change the
46 - 54 batter result to a fielder's choice and the runner is forced out trying to advance. Otherwise, the single remains and the runner is tagged out. Other
runners advance 1 base and batter stays at 1st base.
Batter hits towering fly ball into short right field. The RF loses the ball in the sun/lights and it drops for a hit with runners advancing 1 base. If the RF has
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an ARM rating of 7 or less, roll 1d10. If the amount is greater than the batter's RUN rating, he is thrown out before he reaches 1st base by the RF.
65 - 74 Batter lines out into as many outs as possible. If there are two or more runners, the ball is hit to 3B. Otherwise the ball is hit to the SS.
2B dives and catches a sinking line drive. Ump rules the ball was trapped. All runners score while 2B argues with the umpire and batter safe at 1st base
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with a single.
SS reaches ball grounded up the middle and fires to 1st base. The ball clearly beats the batter, but the ump rules the 1B pulled his foot off the base and
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batter is safe with a single. All runners score while the 1B argues with the ump.
LF makes slidling attempt on sinking line drive, but catches it on a short hop. If there is a runner on 2nd base, he is thrown out at 3rd base by the LF. If
85 - 89 no runner on 2nd base, the runner on 1st base is thrown out at 2nd base by the LF. If no runner on 1st base, the batter is thrown out at 2nd base. Runner
on 3rd base (if any) scores and batter is credited with a single. Batter is safe at 1st base if a runner is thrown out.
Batter hits a line drive off the pitcher's glove that is caught by the 1B who doubles off the closest runner. 1B tags runner just off 1st base; otherwise
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throws to closest base before runner can return.

RUNNERS ON BASE - DEFENSE (and RANGE or ERROR results)

% DICE RESULT
Line drive is smashed down the 3rd base line. 3B with an A or B range catches the ball and doubles off closest runner. If there was 2 or more runners and
00 - 05 a runner on 1st base, the runner on 1st base is also out for a triple play. 3B with a range of C or worse cannot get to the ball and it bounces into the
corner for a double with all runners scoring.
If runner on 1st base, ground ball to SS is fielded and tossed to 2B for the force out. Runner upends 2B and batter is called out due to interference for a
06 - 13 double play. Check 2B for injury. If no runner on 1st base, an A or B rated SS throws the batter out. SS with a C or worse range throws late allowing an
infield single. In all cases, other runners advance 1 base.
If runner on 1st base, ground ball to 2B is fielded and tossed to SS for the force out. Runner upends SS and batter is called out due to interference for a
14 - 21 double play. Check SS for injury. If no runner on 1st base, an A or B rated 2B throws the batter out. 2B with a C or worse range throws late allowing an
infield single. In all cases, other runners advance 1 base.
22 - 24 Batter hits a shallow fly ball to CF. Ump rules catcher's interference and awards batter 1st base (score as E2). Runners advance 1 base.
2B fields ball cleanly, but makes a poor throw to 1B. Perform a range check on 1B. If out, score it as a 4-3 out. Otherwise, score as 1 base error on 2B. In
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all cases, runners advance 1 base.
3B fields ball cleanly, but makes a poor throw to 1B. Perform a range check on 1B. If out, score it as 5-3 out. Otherwise, score as 1 base error on 3B. In
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all cases, runners advance 1 base.
37 - 38 Pitcher is called for a balk; all runners advance 1 base. Pitcher is rattled; resolve at-bat using batter's WHEELHOUSE section.
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RUNNERS ON BASE - DEFENSE (continued)
% DICE RESULT
SS fields ball cleanly, but makes a poor throw to 1B. Perform a range check on 1B. If out, score it as 6-3 out. Otherwise, score as 1 base error on SS. In
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all cases, runners advance 1 base.
Batter hits a pop fly to LF. Roll 1d6. If equal or less than the LF E rating, ball is caught for the out and the LF fires the ball into the stands. If less than 3
45 - 46 outs, each runner is awarded 1 base and LF is charged with an error. If d6 result is greater than the E rating, LF drops the ball for a 2 base error. All
runners score.
Batter hits a pop fly to RF. Roll 1d6. If equal or less than the RF E rating, ball is caught for the out and the RF fires the ball into the stands. If less than 3
47 - 48 outs, each runner is awarded 1 base and RF is charged with an error. If d6 result is greater than the E rating, RF drops the ball for a 2 base error. All
runners score.
LF leaps to catch ball at the wall. Resolve as normal Range play. If out, LF catches the ball and all runners advance 1 base. If hit, all runners score and
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batter is thrown out at 3rd base by the CF trying for a triple. Credit batter with a double.
CF leaps to catch ball at the wall. Resolve as normal Range play. If out, CF catches the ball and all runners advance 1 base. If hit, all runners score and
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batter is thrown out at 3rd base by the LF trying for a triple. Credit batter with a double.
RF leaps to catch ball at the wall. Resolve as normal Range play. If out, RF catches the ball and all runners advance 1 base. If hit, all runners score and
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batter is thrown out at 3rd base by the CF trying for a triple. Credit batter with a double.
Catcher attempts to pick off lead runner. Roll 1d6. If greater than the catcher's E rating, the ball sails into the outfield and all runners advance 2 bases. If
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the d6 is equal or less than the E rating, the throw is on target, but late and the runner is safe. Resolve at-bat using DEFENSE as normal.
A moderate rain begins to fall. It is not enough to postpone play or the game, but makes conditions miserable. Starting with this batter and for the
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remainder of the game, all DEFENSE checks automatically fail (assume a roll of 01 on the percentile dice). Use DEFENSE to resolve this at-bat.
Amazing job by ground crew has the field in perfect condition. Beginning with this at-bat, all DEFENSE checks for the remainder of the game are
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automatic outs (assume a roll of 99 on the percentile dice). Use DEFENSE to resolve this at-bat.
Batter legs out an infield single. Perform a range check on 1B. If out, the 1B concealed the ball and tags out the runner when he takes his lead off. If hit,
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the hidden ball trick does not work and the 1B returns the ball to the pitcher. Resolve the next at-bat using DEFENSE.
If the pitcher has a SO/9 of 4.0 or less, all remaining at-bats this inning use DEFENSE. All other pitchers, resolve this at-bat with DEFENSE and return to
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play as normal.
Passed ball (PB) by catcher. All runners advance 1 base. If catcher has a B or worse range, roll 1d10 for each runner. If the result is equal or less than his
RUN rating, he advances an extra base. Otherwise, that runner and trailing runners only advance 1 base. Catcher with an A range throws out lead runner
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trying for extra base (catcher throws to pitcher covering home if extra base is home plate); other runners hold (advance 1 base on passed ball and then
hold and do not try for extra base). Use DEFENSE to resolve this at-bat.

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Optional Get a Jump Chart Hold Rating
JUMP 1-3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 How to use this chart
Attempts 0 - 49 0 - 56 0 - 63 0 - 70 0 - 77 0 - 84 0 - 90 0 - 96 Roll the percentile dice and find the
10 Attempts with poor jump number in the ranges listed by cross
Holds 50 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99 85 - 99 91 - 99 97 - 99 referencing the Jump number and
Attempts 0 - 44 0 - 49 0 - 56 0 - 63 0 - 70 0 - 77 0 - 84 0 - 90 pitcher's Hold number. Use the Key
9 Attempts with poor jump 45 - 47 50 - 56 below to determine if the player
Holds 48 - 99 57 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99 85 - 99 91 - 99 attempts to steal or not.
Attempts 0 - 39 0 - 49 0 - 53 0 - 63 0 - 70 0 - 77 0 - 84 0 - 90 If using the Auto Steal option, if the
8 Attempts with poor jump 40 - 44 50 - 54 54 - 56 2d6 is equal or less than Jump rating,
Holds 45 - 99 55 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99 85 - 99 91 - 99 re-roll the percentile dice and check if
Attempts 0 - 34 0 - 49 0 - 53 0 - 60 0 - 70 0 - 77 0 - 84 0 - 90 the player attempts to steal. If the 2d6
7 Attempts with poor jump 34 - 44 50 - 52 54 - 56 61 - 63 is greater than the Jump rating, the
Holds 45 - 99 53 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99 85 - 99 91 - 99 player holds.
Attempts 0 - 34 0 - 44 0 - 49 0 - 52 0 - 63 0 - 70 0 - 77 0 - 84 Key:
6 Attempts with poor jump 35 - 39 45 - 47 50 - 52 53 - 56 Attempts: Runner attempts to steal
Holds 40 - 99 48 - 99 53 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99 85 - 99 next base. Combine Steal letter and
Attempts 0 - 34 0 - 39 0 - 44 0 - 52 0 - 56 0 - 63 0 - 70 0 - 77 Catcher Arm and refer to the Stealing
5 Attempts with poor jump 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 47 53 - 56 chart or next FAC to determine result
Holds 40 - 99 45 - 99 48 - 99 57 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99 of the attempt.
Attempts 0 - 29 0 - 34 0 - 39 0 - 49 0 - 56 0 - 63 0 - 70 0 - 77
Attempts witih poor jump: Runner
4 Attempts with poor jump 30 - 35 35 - 39 40 - 44 50 - 52
attempts to steal next base. Lower the
Holds 36 - 99 40 - 99 45 - 99 53 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99 78 - 99
runner's Steal letter by one (A to B, B
Attempts 0 - 29 0 - 34 0 - 39 0 - 44 0 - 49 0 - 56 0 - 63 0 - 70
to C, C to D, D to F. For an F only,
3 Attempts with poor jump 30 - 35 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 47
reduce catcher Arm by 1 if 2 or more.
Holds 36 - 99 40 - 99 45 - 99 48 - 99 50 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99 71 - 99
Combine Steal letter and Catcher Arm
Attempts 0 - 19 0 - 29 0 - 34 0 - 39 0 - 44 0 - 49 0 - 56 0 - 63
as normal to determine result of the
2 Attempts with poor jump 20 - 27 30 - 35 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 47
attempt.
Holds 28 - 99 36 - 99 40 - 99 45 - 99 48 - 99 50 - 99 57 - 99 64 - 99
Attempts 0 - 14 0 - 14 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 24 0 - 29 0 - 34 0 - 49 Holds: Runner does not get a good
1 Attempts with poor jump 15 - 25 15 - 25 20 - 27 20 - 27 25 - 32 30 - 35 35 - 39 jump and remains at current base.
Holds 26 - 99 26 - 99 28 - 99 28 - 99 33 - 99 36 - 99 40 - 99 50 - 99 May not attempt to steal until next
Attempts 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 batter. If using Auto Steal option, may
None Attempts with poor jump 10 - 19 10 - 25 10 - 25 10 - 27 10 - 27 10 - 32 10 - 35 15 - 39 not steal again this inning.
Holds 20 - 99 26 - 99 26 - 99 28 - 99 28 - 99 33 - 99 36 - 99 40 - 99
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