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Balancing a scoresheet
A scoresheet should always remain balanced during a game. It is best to always correct a problem that causes a scoresheet to go out of balance right away if possible. You can however wait until the game is over to find the problem. You can tell if a scoresheet goes out of balance when the Balance Ball on the right of the scoresheet turns red. You can also press Ctrl+B at anytime to manually check the balance state of a scoresheet and to see the variables used in the equation.
The men left on base stat (LOB) stat is the cause of an unbalanced scoresheet 99% of the time. The last batter of an inning will be credited with all men who are still left on base when the inning ends. The LOB's are always shown at the bottom of an inning column. If a scoresheet goes out of balance always look here first.
Finding the incorrect LOB
You can visually check the cells to see what the actual LOB should be by using this formula:
Number of cells used in the inning -3 - runs scored
The number of cells used includes all cells between the end of inning markers. If the formula above does not match the LOB total at the bottom of the scoresheet then you will have to correct the LOB stat:
1) Place the cursor on the last batter of the inning. This cell will contain the End of Inning marker.
2) Press Q then click the Marker tab.
3) Click the correct box for the actual men left on base.
4) Click Ok.
The scoresheet should then balance and the Balance Ball should return to green.