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O’Hearn: Retouch of Second Base Not Necessary
Topics: Base
The Pirates hosted the Natioinals on April 14th, 2026. In the bottom of the eighth, Marcell Ozuna was batting with a 1-2 count and Ryan O’Hearn on first base with one out when Ozuna hit a shot toward left-center field. Daylen Lile, the Nationals’ left fielder, raced over and made a great catch. Meanwhile, O’Hearn…
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Runners Failing to Retouch Bases in Critical Plays: Rule 5.09 (c) (2)
Topics: Runners
Play No. 1: Runner Makes No Effort to Retouch Base The Cubs and Cardinals played at Busch on June 26, 2025. In the top of the first inning, the Cubs had Ian Happ on first base and one out when Seiya Suzuki, facing Andre Pallante, hit a drive deep to right. Alec Burleson made a…