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Old Tue Jun 19, 2007, 10:18am
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A batter is not retired when he swings and misses or takes a called third strike. He is retired when the pitch is caught by the catcher or he is put out at first base if the pitch is not caught. As others have noted, the pitcher is credited with a strikeout.
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