Bases loaded

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In the sport of baseball, The bases are loaded when there is a runner on each base (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). This presents a great scoring opportunity for the batting team. The act of causing the bases to become loaded is called loading the bases.

A bases loaded situation is the only time there is a force at home plate.

When a home run is hit with the bases loaded, it is called a grand slam.