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Originally Posted by Andy
8-2-6d is specific to a batter-runner and a dropped third strike. Neither of which we have in the OP
I would apply 7-4-4.
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I agree that 7-4-4 is the right rule. As I said before, the only reason I mentioned case play 8.6.2D is that it contributes to the philosophy that life is unfair when it comes to loose balls around the plate area. 
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