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Eliot Sill @eliotsill.bsky.social

Why wasn’t this called an infield fly rule? What happened to that rule?

aug 27, 2025, 4:47 am • 4 0

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Barton Lewis @bartonlewis.bsky.social

There must be runners on first and second for that rule to be in effect. There is only a runner on first here.

aug 27, 2025, 4:48 am • 9 0 • view
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Eliot Sill @eliotsill.bsky.social

Thanks. Has that always been the case?

aug 27, 2025, 4:49 am • 0 0 • view
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Barton Lewis @bartonlewis.bsky.social

Yes, always.

aug 27, 2025, 4:50 am • 2 0 • view
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Barton Lewis @bartonlewis.bsky.social

The rule aims to prevent the defense from turning a double or triple play by intentionally dropping the ball, deceiving the baserunners. The situation in the video only came about as the batter did not run to first. There is no need for the auto-out in this scenario if everyone is doing their jobs

aug 27, 2025, 5:02 am • 4 0 • view
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Barton Lewis @bartonlewis.bsky.social

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aug 27, 2025, 5:02 am • 3 0 • view
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Маyhew @mayhewmayhem.bsky.social

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aug 27, 2025, 5:19 am • 3 0 • view