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Reply to "Infield fly rule"

Umpire correctly yelled "IFR if fair" and the ball landed in FAIR territory. Batter out. Runners at risk if they leave their respective bases.

If the R5 attempted to catch it and dropped it, what's the call? Fair. Caught? Fair.

The purpose of the fly rule was to take away the distinct advantage from the defense because they could drop the ball and at the very least double up the runners.

Umpires made up a rule.
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