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What Happens To The Batter On Interference?

Elton Jones from St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies asks:

With bases loaded the ball is lined to short and strikes runner off second. I know the runner is out what is the rule on the batter?<... Read More

Fair or Foul in the Batter's Box

Mitchell from Cincinnati asks:

If a bunted ball is fielded before the ball leaves a batter's box, is the ball considered fair and in play?

The answer to this question depends... Read More

Opposing Coach Distracting A Pitcher

William Bryant from Albuquerque, New Mexico asks:

When a picture is distracted (and stops) by the offense (base coach, bench personnel) is there penalty called against the pitcher? IE i... Read More

Failing To Tag Up On A Sacrafice Fly And Causing The Third Out

Mark from Cole Harbour asks:

Runners on first and third with one out. Pop fly to right field which is caught for the 2nd out. The runner on first gets thrown out going back to first for t... Read More

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