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Umpire Got the Count Wrong, Now What?

Topics: Ball/Strike Count, Expert Analysis, Incorrect Ball/Strike Count, protest, Replay Review, Umpire, Umpire Manual Rules

The D’backs hosted the Dodgers on Sept. 10. In the top of the sixth inning, the Dodgers had Kike Hernandez on third and Austin Barnes on first with one out. Mookie Betts was at-bat with a 1-2 count. On the next pitch which was called a “Ball” by plate umpire Doug Eddings, the. Dodgers attempted…

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The Pitcher Quick Pitches the Batter Before he is Ready

Topics: Balk, Batter, Pitcher, Video - Batter, Video - Runner
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Pitcher Goes to his Mouth While in Contact with the Rubber

Topics: Pitcher, Video - Pitcher
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Pitcher Goes to his Mouth While Straddling the Rubber

Topics: Pitcher, Video - Pitcher
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When a Batter Leans into a Pitch

Topics: Batter, Hit By Pitch, Video - Batter
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How to Call a Checked Swing

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9 Rules Questions Answered Here

Topics: Catcher, Dead Ball Area, Expert Analysis, Home Plate Collision, Infield Fly, Interference, Latest News, Official Baseball Rules, Pitcher, Placing Runners, Runner Interference, Substitutions, Uncategorized

1. Infield Fly Rule situation. The bases are loaded and one out when the batter hits a pop fly near first base in fair territory. The umpires invoke the IFR. The runner on first base, who is several feet off the bag, is tracking the fly ball instead of locating the first baseman who is…

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