Related Clues:

• Headed for home, perhaps
• Used a firehouse pole, e.g.
• Lacked traction
• Snuck
• Didn't have traction
• Edged
• Approached with stealth
• Approached the plate
• Slunk
• Skidded
• Advanced very slowly
• Arrived safely under the throw
• One way to have gotten home
• Hurried home?
• Was sluggish?