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Originally Posted by WooPigSooie
Since the girl was swinging, the ball contacted her hand, so I am assuming that the catcher did not catch out of the air. Is the correct call the batter is out right there OR the dropped third strike principle is in effect and there is a need for a tag of B/R or a throw to first?
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It doesn't matter if the catcher caught the ball or not. It's dead as soon as it hits the batter. So, no, there is no need to throw the dead ball to 1st base for the out.