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Swinging Strike Three on a Hit By Pitch

Tag Without The Ball

Richard Adams from Nebraska asks:

In baseball can you tag out a guy without the ball being in the mitt?

When a fielder tags a runnner he must tag him with t... Read More

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

Home Run Off of the Top of the Fence

William Angst from Tamaqua, PA asks:

A batted fly ball hits the top of the center field fence and goes over. Is it a home run?

Yes, this is a home run
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Dropping The Ball On The Transition

Sam M from Arlington, WA asks:

On a force to second, the shortstop covers second and they throw him the ball. In one continuous motion the SS gets the ball and bobbles it during his trans... Read More

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