Cubs Vs. Montreal

[Atl Blue]

If the runner was on the base how could this be the case?

I did not see this particular play, but how could it happen? Easy.

R3 is standing with his left foot on 2B. The rest of his body is in foul territory. The batted ball strikes him in say, the right leg.

The runner was struck while standing "on the base", but the ball is foul because it struck him on or over foul territory.

added in edit: Yes, I meant 3B. That would be a mighty long legged runner otherwise!

Thanks for catching my gaffe!

[Edited by Atl Blue on Sep 2nd, 2004 at 08:15 PM]