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Originally posted by ChicksDigTheLongBall:
The runner is out unless the ball goes outside the fence and playing field.
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No one had the right answer. Just being in the running lane doesn't give the BR the "right-of-way". He/she must avoid a fielder making a play on the batted ball. However, only ONE fielder is afforded protection. Since F2 (the catcher) was the first fielder, F1 (pitcher) was not afforded protection. Since the ball was "uncatchable", there cannot be interference.
As for running on an "obvious" foul ball, the ball is not foul until it goes into dead ball teritory, touches something or someone in foul territory, or stops in foul territory. If an untouched ball spins back fair before passing 1B or 3B, it's a FAIR BALL.
I'll bet not one of you who answered is/was a trained, qualified umpire.
MOC1: You claim to have played college and AAA pro ball. How would your college coach or pro managers reacted if you didn't run out a popup?
Bob