Solve each sudoku puzzle while scoring the correct number of runs each inning. Moving from left to right in a row, each cell represents the outcome of an at-bat and the inning ends when there are 3 outs.

Possible outcomes are BB, 1B, 2B, 3B, HR, K, L, O, F, G. Each size of puzzle uses a subset of these possibilities.

A BB, 1B, 2B, 3B, or HR works as expected. All runners advance 1 base on a 1B, 2 bases on a 2B, and score on 3B or HR. Only forced runners advance 1 base on a BB.

A strikeout (K), lineout (L), or generic out (O) all just add 1 out and don't impact any runners.

A flyout (F) adds 1 out. If it is not the 3rd out, then a runner on 3rd scores and a runner on 2nd advances to 3rd.

For simplicity, ground outs (G) clear the bases. The batter plus any runners are converted into outs.

As long as you remember the 9 (or 6/8) possibilities, any sudoku technique works the same so make sure you know the basics. Advanced techniques might help, but they are not required and will not be enough to solve a puzzle without some baseball logic.

The left side of the grid is the best area to focus on because it doesn't matter what happens after 3 outs.

Home runs are very definitive so they are often the easiest to eliminate or require. K, L, and O produce the same outcomes so they are hardest to place and usually depend on sudoku constraints.

Don't forget about the possibility of double/triple plays and sacrifice flies. Make sure these special outs don't allow for a seemingly impossible outcome before eliminating an option.