Through the wickets

Hey, how are you, family? Ready for a laugh and a lesson? Let’s dive into the mystery of hitting a baseball ‘through the wickets ‘.

If a hitter hits the ball “through the wickets,” they’ve put it between the legs of a shortstop, usually a first or second baseman. You know what I mean? It’s like the ball is sneaking through the crack. The guys try to turn a double play, but the ball zips past them. It’s a tough play.

Assume you are playing second base and think you have the play—suddenly, the ball rolls into right field. “You can’t catch me!” the ball seems to be telling you. It’s not fun to take, but that’s baseball, right?

When the speakers say “through the wickets,” you know it’s a big play, and the offence is on the rise!