The scoring system is MUCH different in cricket. In baseball a single all by itself is not worth a run, but in cricket it is. Every single pitch has the possibility of being hit for 6 runs, and what we would call a “ground rule double” would be worth 4 runs in cricket. No wall either, just a line on the pitch, so a rolling ball to the boundary is worth 4 runs.
Also, no there is no such thing as a foul ball, so the fielders have to cover a much bigger area, so it’s MUCH easier to hit safely. In addition, the batsmen are NEVER under any obligation to run, so while a ball hit back to the pitcher results in an OUT in baseball, it’s simply “No Score” in cricket; not an out.
That and the fact in baseball you only have 3 outs in an inning, in cricket you have 10 outs in the innings, and the batmen stay at the wickets UNTIL they are out.
This strip reminds me about how much I HATE Bud Selig!!!Blind to steroids, starting the season earlier and earlier (OVERSEAS, even says Snagglepuss!), and taking the joy out of opening day in Cincinnati. He can’t leave too soon!Marty and Joe hated going to Milwaukee when Selig was owner. If the Brewers were ahead, he’d be in the press box crowing (his box was next to the press box). If they were losing, nary a peep! Especially if the Reds came from behind!
Polsixe over 10 years ago
Starting baseball with winter approaching.
the old professor over 10 years ago
Very lame and predictable, Bill. We expect better from a wit as sharp as yours! :-)
flyertom over 10 years ago
The spin on a curve ball is going to be backwards, too.
amxchester over 10 years ago
@ak, considering that baseball is a much lower scoring game than cricket, I think the LA and Arizona pitchers do just fine; thank you very much.
thbigtull863 over 10 years ago
Immediately following baseball will be an AFL match between Swans and Magpies!!!
Geldhart over 10 years ago
The scoring system is MUCH different in cricket. In baseball a single all by itself is not worth a run, but in cricket it is. Every single pitch has the possibility of being hit for 6 runs, and what we would call a “ground rule double” would be worth 4 runs in cricket. No wall either, just a line on the pitch, so a rolling ball to the boundary is worth 4 runs.
Also, no there is no such thing as a foul ball, so the fielders have to cover a much bigger area, so it’s MUCH easier to hit safely. In addition, the batsmen are NEVER under any obligation to run, so while a ball hit back to the pitcher results in an OUT in baseball, it’s simply “No Score” in cricket; not an out.
That and the fact in baseball you only have 3 outs in an inning, in cricket you have 10 outs in the innings, and the batmen stay at the wickets UNTIL they are out.
edward thomas Premium Member over 10 years ago
This strip reminds me about how much I HATE Bud Selig!!!Blind to steroids, starting the season earlier and earlier (OVERSEAS, even says Snagglepuss!), and taking the joy out of opening day in Cincinnati. He can’t leave too soon!Marty and Joe hated going to Milwaukee when Selig was owner. If the Brewers were ahead, he’d be in the press box crowing (his box was next to the press box). If they were losing, nary a peep! Especially if the Reds came from behind!