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Second Baseman Holding a Runner on at First

Andy from Chicago, IL asks:

Can the second baseman hold the first base runner on?

Yes! There is no rule regarding which infielder can hold a runner on first base. 

Is a Sacrifice Fly Counted as an At Bat?

Erik from Seattle asks:

Runner on third with no outs and the batter hits the ball to right field, leading the runner to tag and score. Is the batter 0-0 or 0-1.

The bat... (more)

Catching a Fly Ball From a Bounced Pitch

Bill from Mississippi asks:

A pitched ball hits in front of the plate and is batted in the air to first baseman who catches it. Is this an out?

Yes, this is an out. If a pitc... (more)

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