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From: wjp@whuts.UUCP (PENSCHOW)
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Subject: Re: Re: IS this possible?
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Date: Thu, 5-Sep-85 11:38:35 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep  5 11:38:35 1985
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> > >Is it possible to have a perfect game where the winning team commits an
> > >error?
> 
> > I would guess that if a batter hit a catchable foul pop that a fielder
> > dropped, that fielder would be given an error even if the batter were 
> > retired on a subsequent pitch.
> 
> I thought that if the batter was retired there would not be an error 
> charged to the fielder who dropped the foul ball because no one was
> allowed to reach base or advance a base due to the fielder's miscue.
> 
> 						Joseph M. Dakes

The fielder is given an error for prolonging the time at bat wether or not
the batter reaches base safely.

                                                  Bill Penschow

Yes! I would sure like to see a "subway" series again.  The Mets in 6 if it
does happen.