Bunt defense is not glamorous and it won't star in many highlight videos.
When it matters, however, it really matters. That is exactly what Wichita State coach Eric Wedge often tells the Shockers and why that fundamental work is part of the routine.
"Sometimes you have to save the game in the eighth inning," Wedge said after Friday's 2-1 win over Dixie State at Eck Stadium.
Bunt defense did its job.
"It's something we work on every day," reliever Aaron Haase said. "Wedge tell us it probably won't happen every day, but when it does it might win you a ball game.