I don't think it was a desperation play at all. When a team gives you an opportunity you take it. High stress situation, left handed pitcher, executed to perfection. One of three things is going to happen. A) They score the guy from third as they did last night B) Pitcher balks and run scores. C) Pitcher steps off and catches runner on third.

Some games you hit 6 home runs, some games you have to bunt to scrape 1 run. Part of the game.