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Originally posted by Spence
Runners were on first and second with less than 2 outs. Batter struck out, catcher dropped 3rd strike, runner started to take off for first not knowing she was automatically out. Umpire calls 'dead ball' since first was occupied. I was wondering if that was a 'softball only' rule as I'm new to fastpitch and base everything off of baseball rules.
In another earlier game, same situation and the catcher overthrows first(she did not know the batter was automatically out). Umpire told runners they had to return to their bases as of TOP. I'm assuming that was incorrect as well.
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With less than 2 outs, batter is out due to first base being occupied at TOP. Unless the ball goes out of play or is a dead ball strike, the ball remains live and runners on base are free to advance at their own risk (I believe the correct term is "with liability to be put out").