In 1852 circumstances combined to prevent the nomination of the convention's first or second choice, and in the end, as a ball-player at the bat earns first base through the errors of a pitcher, Franklin Pierce benefited.
Alexander draws a parallel between political nominations and baseball, illustrating how unexpected circumstances can lead to success.
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