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Running Over The First Baseman

Attempting to Steal on an Intentional Walk

John Hudson from Las Cruces, NM asks:

Can a player who is intentionally walked round 1st base in an attempt to steal 2nd?

Yes! An intentional walk is still a live ball ... Read More

When is the Ball Back in Play After a Foul Ball?

John asks:

Let's say there is a runner on first and the batter hits a foul ball. The umpire throws the ball back to the pitcher but he overthrows the pitcher. Can the runner run to second... Read More

Scoring Without Tagging Up

Jay from San Carlos, CA asks:

With 1 out and the bases loaded a fly ball is hit to center field. The runners advance at the time of contact so the runner at 3rd scores and the runner at 2... Read More

Dropped Infield Fly

Brad Gettle from Regina, SK asks:

Infield fly rule with the bases loaded. The ball falls in and the runner on second advances to third and touches third base. Can he retreat to second if... Read More

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