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Old Mon May 08, 2006, 12:41pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich Ives
A poster on another board reports that the 2006 Sporting News publication of OBR says a batter is now out if he leaves the dirt area around the plate before attempting to go to first on an uncaught third strike.

The newest version of the J/R says the same thing. (Old version had the "old" ruling)

The on-line OBR at mlb.com has the "old" ruling.

Anyone know what's up?
That is one of many changes in OBR for 2006. Some are in effect in MLB with approval of the players association, but all are in effect in NAPBL.
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