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				Originally posted by Blue37  
I am comfortable with my ruling, but I would like something to hang my hat on other than a feeling.  Remember that my question is for Fed only. 
			
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 The "explanation" involves some word parsing, but:
A batter is awarded first when he's hit by a "pitched ball" -- not a "pitch."  The term "pitched ball" isn't defined, so we get to make it up.  My definition is that a pitched ball is the same as a pitch, but ends when the ball passes the batter.  So, no base.