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Originally posted by Steve M  
7-2-1h New: A strike will be called on the batter when, in the umpires judgment, she prevents a pitched ball from entering the strike zone. 
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By, for example, hitting the ball??  
 
Tom, 
I think this one covers the running slapper who is hit by the pitch before it gets to the plate. 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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