The Insurance Run

So what counts as an Insurance Run? According to The Baseball Almanac: “the specific run that takes a one-run lead to two, scored late in the game.” That’s the only run we track. That’s The Insurance Run. ⚾️ #InsuranceRun

Finally, we head to the Bronx...but unfortunately, it was not good news for the @Yankees. Vladdy with the crucial sac fly to seal the deal for the @BlueJays last night. No video of the play here, but a happy Vladdy! x.com/BlueJays/statu…

The @CleGuardians love #InsuranceRuns This extra-inning double by José Ramírez was the deciding hit against the @tigers. x.com/CleGuardians/s…

It was another big night for #InsuranceRuns across #MLB with FOUR! The #InsuranceRun has been unstoppable in May. Let's get into the recap🧵 Leading things off in Philly with this Nate Lowe double for the @Reds. Look away @Phillies fans x.com/Reds/status/20…

Last but not least, our interns' favorite #InsuranceRun of the night happened in St. Louis. Alec Burleson with the #TarpsOff #BurlyBomb for the @Cardinals. This game would go to extras, but eventually they'd win out over the @Pirates. x.com/Cardinals/stat…

Another #InsuranceRun, but unfortunately, not another video found for this Willson Contreras ground-out. Run still counts and the @RedSox would go on to defeat the @Royals x.com/RSNStats/statu…

Recap of yesterday’s #InsuranceRuns 🧵 Matt Olson leads us off with this single to the opposite field! The @Braves would go on to defeat the @Marlins 8-4. x.com/Braves/status/…

Same game, but let’s fast forward to the 12th! Vidal Brujan with the bases loaded bunt to add an #InsuranceRun. This turned the game into a route as the @Mets would go on to defeat the @Nationals 16-7!

It was a wild night in our nation’s Capital. Let’s get into the recap of yesterday’s #InsuranceRuns and they both came from the same team, and same game! 🧵 First up: it was BO time! So that’ll seal the deal for the @Mets, right? Nope.

@Mets The bunt #InsuranceRun is approved ✅

Buntján!

🚨INSURANCE RUN ALERT🚨

@Mets Certified #InsuranceRun 🚀

BO!

The #InsuranceRun has a big impact on baseball games every week. Insurance is also a vital part of everyday life and the world around us. The cushion matters. #TheInsuranceRun - Where Baseball Meets Protection

Whose bullpen needs a Loss Control visit after this week? It's the almighty @Dodgers!

Let's break down the Week 8 (May 11-May 17) #InsuranceRun Report⚾️ 92 Games. 15 Insurance runs. Those teams went 14-1! Here's who protected their lead...and who didn't👇