Rare “Fourth Out” Rule Stumps Players, Fans and Umpires
One of baseball’s rarest rules came into play during the Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays game on August 10, 2026. With one out and runners on first and third, Boston’s runners mistakenly believed there were two outs and took off on a fly ball to center field. The catch recorded the second out,…
Keeping the Force Alive: Four MLB Plays That Show the Power of Smart Base-Running Rules
Play No. 1 Walker Keeps Force Alive The Braves hosted the Astros on September 19, 2025. In the bottom of the fourth, Atlanta had Ronald Acuña Jr. on first with one out when Blake Baldwin hit a ground ball to first baseman Christian Walker. Acuña briefly froze before retreating to first. Walker tagged Acuña, who…
The Difference Between a Tag (a Runner) and a Touch on a Force Play
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2020 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS AND HOW TO FOLLOW THEM
THIS RULE APPLIES TO NFHS NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS AND HOW TO FOLLOW THEM By Brady Hood Each year NHFS compiles a list of rules for coaches and officials to emphasize during the course of the baseball season. This year there are six rules that will require extra attention. Ending a regulation game…