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Marlins Brewers Pitched Ball Lodged in Padding, Runner Awarded 1B

Topics: Base Awards, Lodged Ball

The Marlins hosted the Brewers on May 15th.  In the bottom of the eighth, Brian Anderson was batting with two outs and facing Aaron Ashby. He struck out and the ball got by catcher Omar Narváez.  The Brewers’ catcher retrieved the ball that was under the padding near the backstop. He appeared to have no…

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On a Base on Balls the Batter Runner is Awarded 1B, Not Beyond 1B

Topics: Batter Runner, Placing Runners, Runners, Video - Runner
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Bat Hits Catcher’s Glove: Catcher’s Interference

Topics: Batter, Catcher, Catcher Interference, Interference, Video - Interference
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Catcher’s Interference

Topics: Catcher Interference, Video - Interference
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