ASA 8-5 Runners are entitled to advance without liability to be put out.
A. When forced to vacate a base because the batter was awarded a base on balls.
EFFECT (Fast Pitch) The ball remains alive unless it is blocked. Any runner affected is ENTITLED TO ONE BASE.
Webster definition of award: something that is conferred or bestowed especially on the basis of MERIT or need
Webster definition of entitled: to furnish with proper grounds for seeking or CLAIMING something
If that the ASA effect in 8-5-A isn't an award what is it?
