Score a run without getting a hit (have a run score off a walk, error, or sac fly). (Excludes sims.)
The "The Best Offense is No Offense" trophy/achievement in MLB The Show 24 celebrates the art of scoring runs without a traditional base hit. Here’s how to achieve it:
Requirements:
You need to score a run without your team getting a base hit (single, double, triple, or home run).
The run can be scored through a walk, an error by the opposing team, or a sacrifice fly.
Simulated games don’t count towards this trophy.
Ways to Achieve "No Hit" Run:
Walk: Your batter can draw a walk, allowing them to advance to first base. With runners on base (through walks or other means), subsequent batters can then advance them to score through walks, stolen bases, sacrifice flies, or wild pitches.
Error: If the opposing team commits an error (a misplay that allows a runner to advance or score), you can capitalize on that to score a run without a hit.
Sacrifice Fly: A sacrifice fly occurs when a batter hits a fly ball that is deep enough to be caught by an outfielder, but allows a runner tagged up on a base (usually third) to score before the out is recorded.
Strategies and Tips:
Patient Hitting: Aim for walks by having your batter be disciplined at the plate and take pitches that are outside the strike zone.
Baserunning Awareness: Look for opportunities to steal bases and advance runners, putting them in scoring position for a walk, error, or sacrifice fly.
Situational Hitting: If you have runners on base with a low count, you might consider bunting (tapping the ball softly) to advance a runner, potentially leading to a scoring opportunity without a hit.
Pitching Matchup: When choosing your pitcher, consider someone with good control to minimize walks you give up. However, the focus is on your offense in this case.
Modes to Achieve This:
Exhibition: This is a great option to practice against the CPU on a lower difficulty level. You can experiment with different approaches and see how walks, baserunning, and situational hitting can lead to runs without hits.
Franchise/March to October: Play through games and look for situations where you have runners on base and a chance to score without a base hit (via walks, errors, or sacrifice flies).
Additional Notes:
While possible online, it might be easier to get this trophy offline against the CPU.
This trophy/achievement highlights the importance of various aspects of baseball beyond just hitting, showcasing how walks, errors, baserunning, and strategic hitting can contribute to scoring runs.
So, think outside the box, be patient at the plate, and capitalize on baserunning and fielding miscues to achieve the "The Best Offense is No Offense" trophy/achievement!