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It's not interference if the batter strikes out on an uncaught third strike, and then runs to first when she is not allowed to (first base occupied with less than two outs) and draws a throw from the catcher.
A fair batted ball that hits the top of the fence in flight and then bounces over is a home run.
Dirt is not a foreign substance.
The offense cannot ask for a checked swing appeal after the plate umpire rules that the batter offered for a strike.
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