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Mon Mar 22, 2004, 09:25am
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Men's ASA SP Rec League. R1 on 1B. A pitch to B2 either hits the ground before reaching home plate, or hits the plate, or hits the batter. The PU properly calls "Dead Ball, Ball". The catcher then proceeds to throw the return of the ball to the pitcher over the pitcher's head, into center field. Does the dead ball remain a dead ball once it's initially called, or does it now become a live ball, as in Rule 8, Sec. 4, Art. G-2, and R1 can then advance?
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Mon Mar 22, 2004, 11:49am
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So then, do I have to say "Play Ball" in order for play to resume, or is it assumed that the ball is live once the pitcher gets the ball back and is in the vicinity of the rubber?
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Mon Mar 22, 2004, 12:17pm
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Mon Mar 22, 2004, 01:44pm
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Well, when you put it that way, the answer is simple! Of course I have to say "Play Ball!" after I've declared a dead ball in order for play to resume. I just managed to confuse myself. Thanks.
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Mon Mar 22, 2004, 03:38pm
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Did you say, "Play Ball" after every pitch not hit? Of course, you didn't even though every situation was a dead ball event.
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Thu Mar 25, 2004, 04:05pm
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