His rationale was to give his team a better chance of scoring more, since total run differential is a factor in determining which teams advance in the tournament.

CNN: March 10, 2013 -- Updated 0344 GMT (1144 HKT)

If you have already applied for your own benefits, the Spousal Benefit differential is added to your own benefit to give you your total benefit.

FORBES: The Social Security Spousal Benefit