A base has been stolen in the World Series. Your free World Series taco is now locked up.

Here’s the bad news for most of you:

The “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” deal by Taco Bell, part of Yum Brands Inc., will allow customers at any of the chain’s participating 5,800 outlets to cash in on a free crunchy seasoned beef taco — valued at 77 cents. Of course, with any free lunch, there’s a catch: Customers may only collect on the promotion between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time.

That’s right. Most of us will be at work.

Still, a coworker of mine had a great idea: Load up a car full of friends, pick out half a dozen Taco Bells and roll around town snacking on yer tacos. Try it. You’ll like it.