Thread: Hit Batter Rule
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Old Mon Jun 11, 2007, 01:11pm
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Originally Posted by DGTYER
Can someone please help me with this? When a pitcher throws a ball in the dirt and then hits a batter does he advance to first? If so where can I find this in the rule book? Thanks for any help
If a pitch bounces before it gets to the batter, and gets past the catcher, may runners attermpt to advance? Of course, because the ball is still live, and still considered a pitch.

Bob
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