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Old Sat May 10, 2008, 04:56pm
MichaelVA2000 MichaelVA2000 is offline
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Originally Posted by grimjack5150
Dropped third strike that is also a passed ball. Catcher is in foul and batter/runner is in fair when the thrown ball hits her. The running lane has not been put down. I caller the batter out, but now I am not sure. We are using USGF rules. Any opinions?
If the catcher caught the pitch for the third strike and dropped the ball on the transfer, I have an out on the batter and immediately verbalize the dropped ball was on the release and give the voluntary release mechanic.

A non-caught third strike is a different issue. Depending on the rules being played under, the batter may be able to run to first base. I'm not familiar with USGF rules, what are they?

Just because the running lane is not marked does not mean it no longer exists. That's where the umpire's judgment comes into play.
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