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Originally posted by N2Deep
I have read that the infield fly rule only applies with runners on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded and less than 2 outs. I would think it would also apply with a runner on 1st. The rule was designed to protect the runner from an easy double play. Does the rule mean 1st, 1st and 2nd and bases loaded? Kinda confusing!!
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Not confusing at all. The IFR is one of the easiest rules in the book. The rule is meant to protect teams from easy double plays. Their runners who would be in jeopardy if they leave their base too soon and in equal jeopardy if the don't run at all if the ball is dropped.
The batter-runner has no such restrictions and if they are too lazy/dumb to not run on a batted ball, they deserve to be ruled out.