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Old Thu Jul 27, 2006, 01:36pm
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3rd Strikes are NOT dropped...

they are Not Caught.

"3rd Strike Not Caught" is the rule book terminology.

A ball has to be caught, before it can be dropped. If it was caught, dropping it does not effect the strike.

Example: Fielder catches a throw, but drops the ball as he tags the runner.
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