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Fri Jun 05, 2009, 10:22am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Keefj200

I have a difficult time calling the runner out of the baseline if he attempting to avoid contact with the catcher at home plate.

Two possibilities:

1. Runner comes in wide to avoid the CATCHER but comes straight to the plate once F2 has the ball. Ruling: play on.

2. Runner deviates from his path to the plate to avoid the TAG. Ruling: if the catcher can't reach him, he's out for being out of the baseline.

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