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Removing a Pitcher After Two Mound Visits in an Inning

Col from Queensland, Australia asks:

If a coach or manager visits a pitcher twice in an inning, is the pitcher required to leave the game?

Yes! On the second trip to a single... Read More

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.
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Doubled Off On a Foul Ball

Fan from Canada asks:

Can runners be doubled off on a caught foul ball as they are on a fair ball?

Yes, a caught foul ball is treated the same way as a caught fair ball so, i... Read More

How Many Foul Balls Until a Strike Out?

Dan from Michigan Yooper asks:

How many pitches does it take to strike out a batter if the batter keeps fouling the pitch?

A batter is allowed to continuously foul off pitche... Read More

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