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Dead Before the Plate?

Wild Throw On An Appeal

Brett from Oswego, IL asks:

There is a runner on second. The play before, the runner on 3rd left early on a sacrifice fly. Hence, there is an appeal throw to 3rd, but it goes into left. T... Read More

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

Little League Runner Advancing on a Wild Pitch

Mark Goodfellow from Michigan asks:

How many bases can you steal on a wild pitch when playing little league rules?

There is no maximum amount of bases you can steal on a wild... Read More

Catching a Line Drive Off a Teammate's Glove

Jaycie from Bellevue, NE asks:

A line drive hits the second baseman's glove and bounces so that the outfielder catches it in the air. Is the batter out?

Yes! As long as the b... Read More

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