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Throw Back From The Catcher Hits The Batter

Partially Out of the Batters Box

Ray Waite from connecticut asks:

If the batter attempts to bunt and has one foot in the box and the other foot partly in the box but touching home plate, is the batter out?

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Going to the Mouth in High School and MLB

Dean Bettencourt from San Diego asks:

I have a question about pitchers going to their mouths in high school & pro rules. The high school rule book says that this is a "ball" award, bu... 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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Umpire Signaling Without Any Play Being Made On The Runner

Rich Wisner from Central Illinois asks:

The batter bunts a pitch so the second baseman covers first, but falls across 1st base while missing the throw. Runner leaps over outstretched 2nd ... Read More

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