(a) Consecutive Hitting Streaks A consecutive hitting streak shall not be terminated if a batter’s plate appearance results in a base on balls, hit batsman, defensive interference or obstruction or a sacrifice bunt. A sacrifice fly …

STANDARDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE GAME MLB Umpires are entrusted with the authority to remove any participant from a game. This responsibility should never be taken lightly. Major League Baseball recognizes that every situation is …

Forfeited Game SECTION 34. A game declared ended and awarded to the offended team by the umpire-in-chief (see 5-12 and 10-28).