I have a few rules I live by and one of them is pretty simple. When people much smarter than me talk, I listen. So when Bill Nye The Science Guy tweets about not sliding into first base, I nod my head in agreement. “Yes Bill, you’re the one with the 180 IQ, I just make GIFs for a living.”
World Series Science: don't dive into 1st base. Instant a runner leaves his feet, he slows down. May have cost Royals a run and the game.
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) October 30, 2014
Nye of course, was referring to this crucial play in the 3rd inning of Game 7, when Eric Hosmer stupidly slid into first base.
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So now that we have confirmation, let’s go ahead and NEVER SLIDE INTO FIRST BASE AGAIN! Ok everyone. Bill Nye said so.
