I was listening to the Oklahoma/UCLA game yesterday, dropped 3rd strike, batter doesn't realize it and takes two steps towards the dugout. He then relizes the ball was dropped and he takes off for first, and beats the throw, the initial call was safe. However, the umpires got together and ruled that he had abandoned his at bat when he stepped towards the dugout. It was my understanding that the batter/runner is not considered to have abondoned his at bat until he actually steps in or near the dugout. Has this rule changed?
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