Main article: Thom Brennaman § Suspension for on-air comments An internet meme referencing a Cincinnati Reds broadcast where play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman apologized for an on-air homophobic comment and interrupted his apology to announce that Nick Castellanos had hit a home run to make the game's score 4-0. In the context of pitching, the number 4 is a common sign (and nickname) for a change-up.A shout of "Four!" indicates the ball should be thrown to home plate.The second baseman, in scorekeeping shorthand.The shortstop then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter. 3-6-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner at second. The second baseman then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter. 3-4-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the second baseman (4) to force out a runner at second. The shortstop then throws to the pitcher (1) (who is now covering first because the first baseman was busy fielding the ball) to force out the batter. 3-6-1 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner at second. Another possibility is a line drive caught by the first baseman, who throws to the shortstop, who then steps on second base for a second out. 3-6 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball, steps on first (to force the batter out), and then throws to the shortstop (6), who tags out a runner. These almost always happen with the bases loaded.
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