This sit has been kicked around for quite some time. Is there any "consistent" ruling applicable to the following or is it a case by case as the UIC sees the play?
Sit: Batter hits ball (could be swing or bunt) and ball rolls/ stops in front of plate or towards 1st base line but still near plate (2' to 3'). Batter & F2 bump each other in making play and running to 1st base. In both cases, ball is close enough that both players make contact doing their required and expected response.