BASE STEALING IS AN ART FORM IN ITSELF AS IT INTRODUCES THE OFFENSIVE DIMENSION OF SPEED INTO THE GAME AND RATCHETS UP THE PRESSURE ON OPPOSING DEFENSES. AS THESE PICTURES FROM THE JAYS & MARINERS GAME AT BICKFORD PARK ILLUSTRATE, IT’S ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FACETS TO BEHOLD IN BASEBALL WHEN PUT INTO PRACTICE.
Clockwise from top: With Jays first baseman Genevieve (10) looking on, Jude (3) of the Mariners bolts towards second base in the top of third inning; and slides safely into second; Jude brazenly motors to third base; and slides safely into third as the throw to catch him sails away; With Jays catcher Camille (14) awaiting the late throw from left field, Jude slides safely home to tie the game 7-7.