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The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches

By ESPN · 2026-04-08
The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches
Why it matters: The **Blue Jays** missed a championship due to a critical skill lapse.
Tim Kurkjian investigates the critical skill of taking a lead in baseball, highlighting how a poorly executed lead significantly hindered the Blue Jays' championship aspirations. This seemingly minor aspect of the game is revealed as a pivotal factor in a sport where every inch can determine victory or defeat.

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