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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
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Originally posted by Dakota
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Originally posted by bluezebra
"I would rule this a foul ball or dead ball ( whatever the concensus is between coaches )if it hits the overhead fence over fair or foul territory."
What's the difference, except for the words?
Bob
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If it was a bunt attempt with 2 strikes, big difference.
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Not really, it's still a dead ball, foul. On your occasion, it just means the batter is out.
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We are talking about ground rules to cover a batted ball contacting a backstop that actually overhangs fair territory. It is entirely reasonable for the ground rule to rule this a dead ball, but not a foul ball. This would mean a player attempting a bunt with 2 strikes would not be out with a foul ball if the batted ball contacts the backstop over fair territory.