Bases loaded

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This article is about the baseball term. For the video game, see Bases Loaded (video game).

In the sport of baseball, the bases are loaded when there is a runner on each base (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). This presents a great scoring opportunity for the batting team, but it also presents an easy double play opportunity for the other team. Causing the bases to become loaded is called loading the bases. A batter is often intentionally walked when there are runners on 2nd and 3rd base to make it easier for the defence to record outs.

A bases-loaded situation is the only time there is a force at home plate.

In the major leagues, only Nap Lajoie, Mel Ott, Bill Nicholson and Barry Bonds hold the distinction of being intentionally walked with the bases loaded.

When a home run is hit with the bases loaded, it is called a grand slam. It scores 4 runs for the batting team, which is the most number of runs that can be scored on a single play.

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