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Running Down The Line With The Pitch

Dan Courtney from Baltimore, MD asks:

With bases loaded and two outs and a count of 3 and 2 on the batter, does the runner from third have to stay in the baseline when running towards the... Read More

Catchers Interference on a Foul Tip

Beth Davis from Davenport Iowa asks:

When the batter swings the bat hits catchers mitt and foul tips does he get the base?

Yes. During any at bat in which the catcher interfe... Read More

Finishing With 8

Scott from Vermont asks:

Can you finish a game with 8 players in American legion baseball ?

In Major League Baseball if a team is not able to or refuses to place nin... Read More

Force or Tag Out on a Fly Ball

Johnny L from El Segundo asks:

A runner is on third base with 1 out. A fly ball is hit to the outfield and caught. The runner tags at 3rd base as if to go home and then decides to go back... Read More

Pitching With A Bandage

Steve Carreiro from Dartmouth, MA asks:

I don't think a pitcher can wear a band aid on his throwing hand but cannot find it in the rule book. Is it a rule?

There is no rule i... Read More