[Mojo56]

It depends is the correct answer. Lets assume the bunt is successful. 2nd and 3rd, 1 out. The number 3 batter is now walked intentionally to load the bases and set up a force at any base with the DP in order. The number 4 hitter is LH and is a good hitter (obviously if he is hitting clean up) but has trouble with tough lefties. The team on defense has a shut down lefty in the pen that could be brought in. The number 5 hitter was brought in as a defensive replacement and is a below average hitter. The bench has been depleted so no viable pinch hitting exists. Knowing in advance that the bunt will be successful do you still sacrifice an out in this situation? This is why baseball is such a great game IMHO. There are so many variables and you really need to look down the line to see how each decision may impact a future move.