“Play’s at first!”

Whether you are on the first baseline watching a little league baseball game in a Nebraska burg or sitting in Kauffman Stadium, there is not likely a more familiar an‑nouncement amid the celebra‑tion of America’s pastime.

It’s simple, it’s direct, and, in specific situations, it is a gentle hint. Get the ball to first base, get the out, and let’s get the win.

Last week, on Wednesda…