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Old Sat Feb 08, 2014, 07:53pm
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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu View Post
So from the first reference on Pg 246, is a "lone runner" considered a lead runner. Especially in the slow pitch game, it's going to be a tough call for BU w/ lone runner on 2B and a shallow line drive caught by F10. Any runner who will even consider tagging up on this play is guaranteed faster than me!
But you don't usually need to be on the line and do not have to move the entire distance.

Need to hustle? Absolutely. Difficulty covering the play? Not really
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