baserunning

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Runner Called Out for Running Out of the Baseline

Topics: Batter Runner

The Guardians and Royals played in Kansas City on June 27, 2024. In the bottom of the fifth, the Royals had Nick Loftin on second base and Hunter Renfroe at bat with two outs when Renfroe hit a ground ball to José Ramírez at third base. Ramirez did not think he had a play at…

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Baserunning Tactic: Falling to the Ground, Effective and Legal

Topics: Baseline, Runner Interference, Runners

Although it sounds ridiculous, falling to the ground can be an effective tactic in your running game. Take the following play. The Yankees and Phillies played at Citizens Bank on Aug. 6. In the bottom of the third, the Phils had a 3-2 lead. Andrew McCutchen led off the inning with a base hit before…

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How To Legally Confuse the Defense

Topics: Official Baseball Rules, Rule of the Week, Runners, Video - Runner
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Franco Misses Home, Called Safe Anyway

Topics: Dugout, Rule of the Week, Runners, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Runner
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