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Old Mon Jul 14, 2008, 09:49pm
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Originally Posted by Dholloway1962
Then why isn't the HR hitter out if she intentionally removes her helmet while running the bases? Because it is a dead ball and the rule doesn't apply in a dead ball situation. Same principle applies IMO.
That rule is there simply for their safety. In the case of this rule, the runners must run the bases on their own power, assisted only by each other.
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