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Ball Bouncing Off Third on the Fly

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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Dropped Third Strike Rule Change

Wes McAmis from Springfield, MO asks:

On rule 6.09(b), when did the rule change for the batter-runner on a dropped third strike being out if he left the batters circle without attempting ... Read More

Credit For One Runner While the Other is Thrown Out on a Double Steal

RickPenprase from Moorpark,CA asks:

On a double steal the second runner is thrown out. What does the first runner get?

In this situation, the first runner does not get a stol... Read More

Interference By a Coach

TJ Frazier from Virginia asks:

In a little league game, there are 2 outs in the bottom of the last inning when a pop foul is hit near 3rd base. When attempting to catch the ball, the 3rd ... Read More

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