Situation: Awarding Bases
Game Situation NF Rules:
No runners on base, 2-2 count on the batter, batter swings and misses, the ball glances off the catcher, and the ball rolls out of play. Where do the umpires place the batter-runner? Why? If the plate umpire places the batter-runner on the wrong base, what should the base umpire do? How might it be best to get involved to get the play right?
What rules apply and what generalities can you share to help other umpires better understand how to best award bases and cover baseballs going out of play?
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