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by Fast Freddy on May 9th, 2006

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On an "infield fly rule" do the 2 runners on base have the opportunity to return to their original bases, if they had strayed off the base before the infielder caught the ball, or can the fielder throw to get the runner out?

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  • by Henry Hascup on May 10th, 2006

    Henry Hascup

    The fielder can throw the runner out if the runner doesn't get back in time.

    The base runners are on their own. If they run, say on a hit and run, and the batter pops the ball up and the "infield fly rule" is called, the fielder can throw the runner(s) out by throwing to the base that the runner(s) started from or just tagging them before they get back to the base.

    The runners may tag up and attempt to advance if the ball is caught, but the force play that would have been available to the fielders is eliminated. If the ball is not caught, runners need not tag up.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infield_fly

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  • by dalcowfan22 on November 23rd, 2006

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    the fielded can throw the runner out, as the infield fly rule helps the hitting team and the runners. an infield fly means the batter is automatically out, and prevents the defense from turning an easy double, or possible triple play. So if an infield fly is called while the ball is in the air, the runners must tag up before advancing.

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