R3 blocks thrown ball from F2-F5

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Fri May 29, 2009, 12:54pm

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Originally Posted by ChampaignBlue

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

Yes that is correct going from 3rd to home, but you come back to 3rd in fair so the catcher does not have a straight shot to the bag or possibly even getting hit by the ball ensuring a safe return.

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