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Old Thu Aug 11, 2005, 12:47pm
Kaliix Kaliix is offline
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Hey Rich, I said I couldn't check the rule. You don't have to yell!

Yes, that is the ground rule double rule...

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Originally posted by Rich Ives
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Originally posted by Kaliix
I would think that 7.05 (f) would be more applicable in this situation. The rule deals strictly with a fair ball that bounces or is deflected. Notice that the rule doesn't say the ball has to be batted, just fair. In your case, it would be a deflected ball. It is still a two base award.

I wish I had my J/R manual here to verify the rule, but I believe it to be correct.

7.05 (f) Two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the first or third base foul lines; or if it goes through or under a field fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery or vines on the fence; or if it sticks in such fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines;

That's about a BATTED ball.
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