Game 7 of the 2014 World Series: Bottom of the 9th inning, 2 outs, Royals down 1 run to Giants. Royals outfielder Alex Gordon is held at third as the Giants relay a throw from center.
Did the Royals make the right decision by holding Gordon at third or should Gordon have tried to reach home and tie the game?
At Rockhurst University (a DII Jesuit school in Kansas City, directly across Troost from UMKC), the baseball team, with cooperation from the Kansas City Star, tested what could have happened if Gordon tried to reach home.
In 5 out of 6 trials, Gordon would have been tagged out at home plate. Game over.
Mike and Tim discuss these tests.
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