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Frequently Asked Questions
After exporting a game from BallScore why are my game stats doubled in the boxscore?
The cursor doesn't seem to be scrolling the scoresheet correctly.
How can I display more columns and rows on my screen in BallScore?
How can I assign a Strikeout or Base on Balls without pressing S 3 times or B 4 times?
What is the proper way to set a defense?
How can I assign an error to a cell where a runner scored?
Why do I get an Empty Slot error when exporting a scoresheet?
How do I score a runner picked off a base by the pitcher?
I inserted a wrong pitcher but did not notice it until the game was over, can I change this?
How can I get BallScore to correctly advance to the top of the lineup and score more than 9 batters?
Why does the RLM remove my player from his original slot when I re-enter him?
I have the cursor on the correct cell but the event I'm scoring still fails. Why?
I have the cursor on the correct cell but I can't edit the defense with the D key. Why?
When qualifying a leader report for advanced positional fielding stats (FLD% & RF), players are shown that shouldn't qualify.
I accidently placed a runner on the wrong base. Can I change which base the runner is on?
Can I change the number of outs in the current inning?
How do I insert a pitcher who is already in the lineup?
After exporting a game from BallScore why are my game stats doubled in the boxscore?
Every time a boxscore is opened in BallScore the game stats are added to the season totals in BallStat. Once you export the game then the current game stats are already accounted for in the BallStat database. After a game is exported, view the boxscore in BallStat, not BallScore. The BallStat boxscore will always be correct. To view the boxscore in BallStat select Reports/Boxscore reports/BallScore reports from the main BallStat menu. Select the team then the game you wish to view. Also note that the BallStat boxscore can be edited to include any game notes since this boxscore will retain any changes. You cannot edit the boxscore in BallScore since it will be re-generated each time the boxscore is opened.
The cursor doesn't seem to be scrolling the scoresheet correctly.
To reset the scoresheet scrolling press the Home key then use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the correct cell to be scored next. If this cell is not the next batter to be scored then press CTRL+9 to make the cell active.
How can I display more columns and rows on my screen in BallScore?
Select File/BallScore properties from the main BallScore menu. Click the Fonts/Cells tab. Under Scoring cell width in pixels select a smaller width then the one you are currently using. The smaller the width the more rows and columns will be displayed on the screen. If you select a smaller cell width you may also have to select a smaller font. Exit BallScore and restart to see the effects of the new width.
How can I assign a Strikeout or Base on Balls without pressing S 3 times or B 4 times?
Select File/BallScore properties from the main BallScore menu. Click the Innings/Count tab. If you are not tracking the number of pitches set Strikes to 1 and BallS to 1.
What is the proper way to set a defense?
The starting defense is set by using the Roster & Lineup Manager. The starting defense has also been set in every cell on the scoresheet. Once a game starts the RLM has nothing to do with setting a teams defense. You have to use the D key to change a teams defense after a game starts.
Press D to make a defensive change. You will usually do this at the beginning of an inning but not always. The Set Defense dialog box will appear. Make any changes that are needed. You can hold down the Alt key and press the number of the position you want to change to go directly to that drop down list. When all changes have been made press Enter. Every cell from the current cell to the end of the scoresheet will be set to the new defense.
Sometimes the Set Defense dialog box will appear automatically such as when you insert a new pitcher. In this case you can usually just press Enter as the new pitcher will have already been inserted for you.
How can I assign an error to a cell where a runner scored?
In order to assign an error that caused a runner to score you have to place the cursor on the cell of the player who scored. This will enable the correct option to choose when you press E. When you place the cursor back on the next batter it will remain yellow. Just score the next play anyway and the cursor will reset to the correct color.
Why do I get an Empty Slot error when exporting a scoresheet?
More than likely you have a pinch runner inserted into the 8th slot of a batting order position. If the pinch runner never batted in the game then you can ignore this error. If the pinch runner later came to bat then use the RLM to move him into the first empty slot of the same batting order position and make sure a New Batter Marker is inserted in the cell after the one where he was inserted as a pinch runner.
How do I score a runner picked off a base by the pitcher?
1) Press R then K.
2) Select the runner out on the Advancement screen, click Ok.
3) Assign putouts and assists, click Ok.
I inserted a wrong pitcher but did not notice it until the game was over, can I change this?
Edit the Pitching List:
1) Select Edit/Edit pitching list from the main menu.
2) Clear the list then select the correct pitching order. Click Ok.
3) Make sure all New Pitcher Markers are correct
4) Select Edit/Re-calculate pitching cells from the main menu.
How can I get BallScore to correctly advance to the top of the lineup and score more than 9 batters?
1) Select File/BallScore properties from the main menu.
2) Click the Innings/Count tab.
3) Set the Normal numbers of batters in the lineup to 16.
4) Exit BallScore then restart.
Now when you use the RLM to set your lineup make sure the Number of Batters box is set to the actual number of batters in the lineup.
Why does the RLM remove my player from his original slot when I re-enter him?
To re-enter a player you must use the New Batter icon on the toolbar, select Lineup/Insert new batter from the main menu or press G. You cannot use the RLM to re-enter a player as it will remove him from his previous slot.
I have the cursor on the correct cell but the event I'm scoring still fails. Why?
The cursors for both teams must be on the correct cells. Even though you are scoring an event for the home team, BallScore may have to store data in a cell on the visiting scoresheet.
I have the cursor on the correct cell but I can't edit the defense with the D key. Why?
To edit the defense for a cell that has already been scored you must use the X key.
When qualifying a leader report for advanced positional fielding stats (FLD% & RF), players are shown that shouldn't qualify.
When qualifying with advanced positional fielding stats, always use the FLD% as the qualifier for that position. Example, if using the RF (2B) stat use the FLD% (2B) stat as the qualifier. The MLB standards for qualifying are:
Pitchers - 1 IP for each team game played so use P1.0
Catchers - 1/2 of team games played so use P0.5
All Fielders - 2/3 of team games played so use P0.667
I accidently placed a runner on the wrong base. Can I change which base the runner is on?
Yes, place the cursor on the runner to move then select Special/Change runners from the main BallScore menu.
Can I change the number of outs in the current inning?
Yes, select Special/Change runners from the main BallScore menu.
How do I insert a pitcher who is already in the lineup?
1) Press P then select the player to insert as the new pitcher.
2) Select DOES NOT BAT then press Enter.
3) If prompted to use the Lineup Manager select NO.
4) Press D to make the defensive change.
Note: If a player on the bench was inserted defensively then insert him as a New Batter if he later comes to the plate to bat.