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Did Bobby Witt Jr. Overslide? Or Was He Pushed Off the Bag?

Topics: Runners

The Royals hosted the Yankees on April 29, 2022,  when an explosive argument developed in the second inning that led to Royals’ manager Mike Matheny’s ejection. Here’s what happened. Bobby Witt Jr. was on second base with one out when he tried to get and early jump and steal third. Nestor Cortes who was on…

May 2, 2022 Runners
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Obstruction? Interference? Nothing? You make the call!

Topics: Baseline, Batted Ball, Deflected Ball, Fielding, Interference, Obstruction, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Runner Interference, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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December 12, 2019 Baseline Batted Ball Deflected Ball Fielding Interference Obstruction Official Baseball Rules Placing Runners Runner Interference Umpire Manual Rules Video - Fielder Video - Runner

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