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Tag Up on an Infield Fly?

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

Runner Hindering A Fielder Getting A Batted Ball While On Base

John Ross from Shippensburg, PA asks:

High School baseball game in PA. One out with runners on 2nd and 3rd. Batter hits a popup to 3rd. Base runner on 3rd sees the ball is coming down nea... Read More

Score After a Walk Off Grand Slam

Ron from Oklahoma asks:

Score is tied 1 to 1 after 8 1/2 innings. Home team loads the bases and the batter hits home run. What's the final score?

The final score of this game... Read More

Tagging Up on a Foul Fly Ball

Kevin from Tioga, Texas asks:

Can a runner advance after a foul ball is caught for an out?

Yes! If a fly ball is caught in foul territory it is just as if the ball was caught... Read More

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