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Picking Off Away From the Base

Ballpark Bob from Philly asks:

Pitcher steps back off the rubber to attempt to pick off the runner at second.  The second baseman or shortstop, however, are not covering so he throws... (more)

Pitcher Loses Hat During The Delivery

George Haskett from Richmond, IN asks:

The pitcher keeps losing his hat during his delivery. Is there a ruling about this?

There is no rule that covers a pitcher losing... (more)

Tagging the Runner From Third on a Double Play

Tom Wassin from Maryland asks:

With the bases loaded, the batter hits a ground ball. The runner from third is tagged out running home and then the ball is thrown to third. Does the runne... (more)

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