awarding bases

RulesMLB Umpire Manual

AWARDING BASES ON WILD THROWS

Rule 5.06(b)(4)(G): See Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(4)(G) regarding awarding of bases on balls that are thrown out of play. In making such awards, keep the following points in mind: (1) If the throw is the first play by an infielder and the batter-runner has not reached first base when the throw was made, award all…

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