Power lines over the field in live ball territory

[David B]

Originally Posted by metroump9

Power lines are over the field starting out over foul territory running over to fair territory then they are out of play. Can a batted ball be caught for an out after striking the power lines? Similar situation in that you have tree limbs hanging over the outfield fence can a batted ball be caught for an out after striking the tree limbs?

Couple of fields in our area have similar situations; however, these are addressed before the game.

In none of these is an out possible one it hits either the lines or the trees. One field says if it is caught its a double, the other says once it hits the line play on.

Thanks
David