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Sports History | 5/24/24

What does it mean to be “deep in the count”?

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World Series - Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game Three
Retry Correct Incorrect A pitcher is deep in the count when he has already thrown two strikes and three balls against a batter. The more he has to pitch, there are more opportunities for a batter to get on base.
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What does it mean to be “deep in the count”?

  • To go into extra innings
  • To have more than five runs
  • When a pitcher’s count is at three balls and two strikes against the batter
  • When a batter continuously strikes out
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