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Originally Posted by umpduck11
If a batted ball strikes an umpire before passing an infielder, other than the pitcher, doesn't the ball become dead, with BR going to first, and any forced runners advancing one base ?
Chuck
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You are correct.
Rule 5.09(f) Comment:
If a fair ball touches an umpire working in the infield after it has bounded past, or over, the pitcher, it is a dead ball. If a batted ball is deflected by a fielder in fair territory and hits a runner or an umpire while still in flight and then caught by an infielder it shall not be a catch, but the ball shall remain in play.