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From: ryan@fremen.DEC (Mike Ryan	DTN 264-8280 MK01-2/H32)
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Subject: Re: Re: Re: Six hit scoreless inning?
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Date: Fri, 31-May-85 10:06:10 EDT
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---------------------Reply to mail dated 29-MAY-1985 11:47---------------------


>> > or catcher.  The batter could swing at the ball, striking out, and take off
>> > for first.  If he beats the throw, he's reached base by striking out
>> > intentionally!
>> 
>> 
>> I believe the rule says that the catcher must drop the ball in order for the 
>> runner to be able to take off for first.  In this case, if the catcher doesn't
>> touch the ball,  my guess is that the batter is out on strikes. 

>The only time that a batter cannot run to first on a third strike is
>when there are less than two outs and first base is occupied.

Why not?  Can't the runner on first go to second and get a stolen base (or
would that be scored as a wild pitch/passed ball)?

Mike Ryan
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