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Well, if I'm going to be accused of playing word games, I just as well do it.
Speaking ASA
8.2.D states that the BR is out when s/he fails to advance to first base and enters the team area after a batted fair ball,...
The definition of batted ball is a pitched ball which hits the bat or is hit by the bat and lands either in fair territory or foul territory.
Therefore, if the BR left the field of play prior to the ball being touched by a fielder or touching the ground, fence, etc. the rule has yet to be effected since the ball is still in flight and doesn't meet the qualification of a batted ball, hence the exception cannot be applied.
So, what do you have now?
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Last edited by IRISHMAFIA; Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 11:32am.
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