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Catching the Ball Without a Glove

Batter-Runner Being Tagged Out After a Run Scores

Jim from Florida asks:

Man on third with two outs. Batter hits a dribbler up the first base line. Instead of taking the force, the first baseman just waits a few feet from first for the b... Read More

Run Scoring Before The Batter Is Tagged Out

Scott from Michigan asks:

Runner on third touches home before batter is tagged out by first baseman does the run count?

Assuming that the batter has not yet touched first bas... Read More

Fielder Intentionally Dropping A Fly Ball

Bill Owen from Marathon, FL asks:

I am a runner on first nobody out. Batter pops up to infield. Can I advance without fear of infielder intentionally dropping ball for force out at second... Read More

Infield Fly

Doug asks:

What does the Infield Fly rule mean?

The Infield Fly rule takes into effect when there are runners at first and second or first, second and third with less th... Read More

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