So you’re saying that play at third base has an equal or better chance of being made than the one at first? I’m sorry sir I do not agree. Go back and watch it. It’s hit right at KC and machado is slow. You’re asking brooks lee to run to the base, turn around and get the tag down as the runner is bearing down. Even if the throw is caught, it’s going to be a close play. Whether he called for it or not is irrelevant.
The play was at first. That’s all there is to it. Not worth the risk. And you see why, judging by what happened. With nobody out it’s worth it, with one out it’s not. Basic baseball. Why is it basic? Because at worst, you don’t have multiple guys on base with 1 out. Worst case we end the inning with a tie game instead of being down 2 runs.