To some, the stolen base is the most exciting play in baseball. It may not have the majestic power of a home run or the artistry of a strikeout, but a stolen base features speed, risk and a thrill that other parts of the game do not. While they may be losing popularity, especially at the professional level, stolen bases can still make a major impact on a game and be a way for a team that needs an offensive boost to find one.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are one such team. On Tuesday, they were defeated 12-0 by Louisville and they have the lowest batting average in the American Athletic Conference (.