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Turning Left While Over Running First

Robin Hood from Prince Edward Island, Canada asks:

When running over 1st base, can you get tagged out if you turn left but not make an attempt to run to second?

As long as th... Read More

Advancing on a Passed Ball Out of Play

John from Massachusetts asks:

If a passed ball goes out of play, does the man on third get to advance to home plate?

Yes! On a passed ball that goes out of play every runner ... Read More

Occupying a Base

John from Indiana asks:

Runners on second and third base with two outs. Ground ball hit to second base and batter beats the throw to first. Runner on third takes two steps towards home a... Read More

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