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Scoring Before Retiring Third Out On Past Third Strike

Bernie from Canada asks:

Two out and a runner on third. The batter strikes out but the catcher allows passed ball and the runner scores from third before batter is thrown out at first bas... Read More

Winning With a Rain Out in the Middle of the 5th

Howie from Oak Forest, IL asks:

If the score is tied after 4 1/2 innings and then the home team scores in the bottom of the 5th but they get rained out before the 5th inning is finished d... Read More

Ball Deflected Off The Catcher And Hitting The Batter

Mike Kelly from Swansea, MA asks:

A pitched ball is in the dirt, blocked by the catcher's shinguard and is knocked up and hits the batters bat while he is in the batters box and then is d... Read More

Removing a Pitcher After Two Mound Visits in an Inning

Col from Queensland, Australia asks:

If a coach or manager visits a pitcher twice in an inning, is the pitcher required to leave the game?

Yes! On the second trip to a single... Read More

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