.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ a{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-black-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-black-italic.woff') format('woff');font-style:italic;font-weight:900;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ .bZhBFV{margin:0 auto 16px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ It is fascinating not so much for the merit of the rule but for its survival.\n\nNo GutsMuths, no glory. 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Upon contact, the batter attempts to run around and complete a circuit of bases while the fielders attempt to get him out.\n\nHere's the crucial difference between _ball mit freystten_ and the game we know and love: There were no walks or strikeouts.\n\nThe pitcher, as it were, stood five or six steps from the batter and delivered high, arching tosses intended to induce contact. There shall be no accidental appeals on a force play. Note: On a dropped third strike, when the batter is , Interference passes an unobstructed preceding runner before such runner is out (including awarded bases); or, runs bases in reverse to confuse opponents or makes a travesty of the game; or, positions himself behind a base to get a running start; or, after at least touching first base, leaves the baseline, obviously abandoning his effort to touch the next base; or. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:last-child{border:none;}/*!sc*/ EFFECTThe ball is dead. 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