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Pitcher Getting A Win

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

Inning Requirement for the Starting Pitcher Win in High School

Dennis Garcia from Asheboro, NC asks:

In high school, how many innings does a starting pitcher have to pitch in order to be eligible for a win? Is it three or four?

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Pitcher Removing and Replacing the Ball in His Glove

Tom Baxter from Penfield, NY asks:

Once the pitcher takes the ball from his glove during his/her wind up, can he/she return the ball to the glove prior to delivering the pitch?
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Ejected For Stealing Signs?

SirKripps from Bahamas asks:

Is there a written or unwritten rule that gives an umpire the authority to warn or eject a player on offense for reading the defensive signals and announcing ... Read More

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