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Keeping the Force Alive: Four MLB Plays That Show the Power of Smart Base-Running Rules

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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…

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The Difference Between a Tag (a Runner) and a Touch on a Force Play

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“That’s a Force!” Is Yadier Molina the Smartest Player on the Field?

Topics: Base, Catcher, double play, Fielding, force out, tag attempt, Umpire Manual Rules
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2020 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS AND HOW TO FOLLOW THEM

Topics: Latest News, NFHS

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…