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Batter Loses Bat and Makes Contact with Ball
Topics: Interference
This video shows you an example of a batter who loses his bat, but still makes contact with the ball. Which play is interference and which plays are a live ball in play? Rich Marazzi Rules consultant/analyst: Angels, D’backs, Dodgers, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Red Sox, Rangers, Royals, Tigers, Twins, White Sox, Yankees, Bally…
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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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Batter Hits Pitch with Follow Through
Topics: Batter Interference, Catcher, Interference
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Runner Hit By Batted Ball – Not always Out!
Topics: Batted Ball, Deflected Ball, Interference, Runner Interference, Runners, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Runner
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