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Old Wed Sep 03, 2003, 08:30pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally posted by mo99
Let me get this straight.On a BOB,the batter can not commit any violation in which she could not be called out PRIOR to reaching first base.She can leave live ball territory in route to first,commit any unsportsmanlike act,maliciously crash into the firstbaseman before reaching the bag,and of course violate the 3 foot running lane and all is well.Are we saying a walked batter has a "safe haven" to first base and can not commit any violation in which she could be called out?

Jeff
Jeff,

These type of situations were previously covered in this and the thread from which this one was borne.

Why rehash a traveled path? No one made the statement which you are raising.

However, if you want to stand firmly by the wording of the rule book, ALL wording should be considered, not just that which supports your argument, COACH!

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