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ORIGINAL: jwolf
American baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers in the early 1960s. Loosely translated, a great chance for the home team to score. 
Ah, I see. 
Baseball isn´t really something in Sweden. As kids we play a lighter version of it using tennis balls. No catcher or pitcher either. Some other differences too.
Joc-
jwolf is correct, and about the Los Angeles Dodgers too.
"In baseball, the squeeze play (aka squeeze bunt) is a maneuver consisting of a sacrifice bunt with a runner on third base. The batter bunts the ball, expecting to be thrown out at first base, but providing the runner on third base an opportunity to score. Such a bunt is uncommon with two outs because there is a significant chance that the batter would be thrown out at first base, ending the inning and thus negating the score. Likewise, such an attempt is unlikely with two strikes because a bunt attempt that is fouled off is an automatic third strike."
"In a suicide squeeze, the runner takes off as soon as the pitcher begins to throw the pitch, before releasing the ball. If properly executed, a play at home plate is extremely unlikely. However, if the batter fails to make contact with the pitch, the runner is likely to be put out at home plate (hence, "suicide"). Therefore, the suicide squeeze usually requires a skilled bunter who can make contact consistently, even on difficult pitches."
Maury Wills was the Dodger's shortstop in the 60s' and he was very fast; he had 60 base steals one year and was MVP in 1964. So, he was good to have at 3rd base for a Squeeze Play as he could get a good lead off the base and ran fast!
Tommy Davis was the Dodger's left fielder in the 60's. He was a very good hitter. He won the Triple Crown one year (Most hits, most runs batted in, and most home runs for a season). He usually always made contact with the ball. So, he was good to have at bat for a Squeeze Play.
Walter Alston was the Los Angeles Dodgers team manager; he called the plays. So, it would be up to him to call a Squeeze Play.
Now then, your forces in India are putting the squeeze on the Japanese..hence, reminds me of the Los Angeles Dodgers Squeeze Plays back in the 60's.
Best Regards,
-Terry
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