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"Examples:
2. With runners on base, a wild pitch goes past the catcher and strikes the backstop. The ball rebounds and rolls towards an out-of-play line. It is obvious that the ball will roll out of play on its own. The catcher, chasing after the ball, dives and tries to stop the ball from going out of play. The ball deflects off the catcher's outstretched gloved hand and rolls out of play anyway.
Ruling: One base from the time of the pitch." (1996 PBUC Manual Update pg. 4.)
"3. With runners on base, a wild pitch goes past the catcher and strikes the backstop. The ball rebounds and rolls back towards home plate. The catcher, chasing after the ball, tries to field the ball but inadvertently kicks (or deflects) the ball into the dugout.
Ruling: Two bases from the time of the pitch." (Id.)
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