runner gets hit by ball

RulesMLB Umpire Manual

BATTED BALL STRIKING THE RUNNER

Rules 5.06(c)(6), 6.01(a)(11): The concept of the runner being in jeopardy after the ball goes past an infielder and strikes the runner in a situation where another infielder still has a chance to make a play on the ball applies ONLY when the ball PASSES the first infielder without being touched or deflected by him….

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