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Originally Posted by chapmaja
Does anyone know what the college rule is on this? The reason I ask is the coach in question was a 4 year starter for a major DI softball program and played in the WCWS as a player. I think she may have felt the rule was the same as college. Is the rule different.
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The college rule says simply that the BR is out if she leaves the field of play on the uncaught third strike. There are no case plays that mention the BR cannot advance after the next pitch or after the defense leaves fair territory.
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