Master Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25: A Guide

In the competitive world of *MLB The Show 25*, every advantage counts, and San Diego Studio has provided a powerful tool for batters: Ambush Hitting. Here's how you can leverage this feature to gain an edge over your opponents.

What Is Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25?

Ambush Hitting is a strategic feature available in every at-bat in *MLB The Show 25*. It allows hitters to predict which side of the plate the next pitch will target. When you guess correctly, your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) expands, and the timing window improves, giving you more room for error when facing challenging pitchers, especially those who tend to crowd one side of the plate. However, timing is crucial, and using Ambush Hitting at the wrong moment can be detrimental.

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How To Use Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25

During an at-bat in *MLB The Show 25*, the Ambush Hitting controls are displayed at the bottom of the screen. To use this feature, move your right stick to the left to target the left side of the plate or to the right for the right side. The chosen side will turn gray, indicating the area covered by your Ambush. If the pitch falls outside this zone, you can still choose to swing or take the pitch, but you won't benefit from the Ambush bonus.

While it might be tempting to use Ambush Hitting on every pitch, remember that pitchers in *MLB The Show 25* are unpredictable, just like their real-life counterparts. The key is to observe and identify patterns in the opponent's pitch sequence. By doing so, you can strategically implement Ambush Hitting into your game plan. Although it won't work every time and may result in some frustrating outs, it can be the deciding factor between winning and losing.

And that's how to use Ambush Hitting in *MLB The Show 25*. For more insights, check out whether you should go to college or go pro in this year's Road to the Show.

*MLB The Show 25 is now in Early Access on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.*