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Score of a Called Game

Tommy from Virginia asks:

On 6/2/13, why was the official score of the Redsox-Yankee game 3-0? The Redsox scored a run in the top of the 6th, but the Yankees did not get to play their hal... Read More

Stealing on a Dropped Third Strike

Kirk from Texas asks:

There is a runner at first base with no outs. The hitter swings and misses on strike 3, and the catcher drops the ball. If the runner at first base was making an at... Read More

Tagging Up On a Foul Ball

Joe from Owensville, MO asks:

Why do runners insist on tagging up after a foul ball? It isn't required, is it?

Even though the ball is dead if it falls into foul territory wi... Read More

Fielder Getting Hit By a Pitch

Ben from Atlanta asks:

What would the ruling be if a pitcher's pitch hit a fielder on the way to the plate? For example, a fielder gets extremely close to the plate anticipating a bunt at... Read More