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Hitting The Ball Out Of The Batter's Box

Fielder Leaving the Base Before the Runner Reaches it

Sharon from Lethbridge, AB, Canada asks:

Batter hits a grounder to the shortstop, who spins and throws to first. First baseman catches it but comes off the bag just before the runner cros... Read More

Stepping on Home Before Running to First

Gary from Arizona asks:

A batter gets a base hit and he inadvertently stepped on home plate on his way to first. Is this legal?

There is nothing illegal about this action and... Read More

Ball Lodged in the Backstop

A Baseball Fan from The Baseball Field asks:

Is a player allowed to advance when the ball is stuck in the backstop

If a ball is lodged, the runners get one base from where th... Read More

Stepping on the Ball and Missing Home Plate

Dave from Dallas, TX asks:

Runner is rounding third and the throw from the outfield gets away from the catcher and runner heads home. The pitcher is slow to cover the plate so the play is... Read More

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