How many outs?

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by SRW

Question: R1 on 1B, no outs. How many outs do you get when a batted ball first hits the dugout fence and then rolls down the field in foul territory and strikes the base coach's left foot?

Answer: Two. R1 and B3.

PU's explination: The ball could have hit a rock and bounced fair, and F5 could have made a double play. Therefore the base coach prevented a potential double play, and both outs stand.

And no, a protest was not called by the offense. Go figure...

Based on a true story.

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Three outs.
1) Ump not calling foul when " ball first hits the dugout fence"
2) Ump for the explanation
3) OC for not questioning or protesting