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Force Out Preventing an Error

Marcus Mills from Smyrna, GA asks:

Right fielder drops a fly ball but still forces out the runner that was on first base as they run to second. Is this an error?

This is... Read More

Throwing a Glove at a Batted Ball and Missing

Mike Rhoades from Ephrata, WA asks:

The fielder throws his glove at a batter ball but misses. Does the batter-runner still receive a 3 base award?

No, the batter-runner ... Read More

Abandoning the Bases on a Walk

George McDermott from Fullerton, CA asks:

With the bases loaded, a batter walks and the man on third base is awarded home as a result of the walk. Is the man on third requir... 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

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