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[catoblue]

I don't get this. I guess there is some sort of LL rule, so I understand that but what does he mean that it doesn't effect the runners behind him? That makes no sense. If the rule is that the runner can't leave the base early, how does that not effect the runners behind him? I just don't get that rule. Also if it was something that the coaches did on purpose because it didn;t effect the runners behind him, wouldn't the manager being going crazy screaming and telling you the rule? I would think so.

7.13 explicitly says "a violation by one baserunner shall affect all other base runners.

Where the partner may have been confused is 7.13( & ©, kinda like using a mixed metaphore.

He used the italic part of ( and applied it to ©

7.13( when a base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter hits the ball, the base runner or runners are permitted to continue. If a play is made and the runner or runners are put out, the out or outs will stand. If not put out, the runner or runners must return to the original base or bases or to the unoccupied base nearest the one that was left;

In no event shall the batter advance beyond first base on a single or error, second base on a double or third base on a triple. The umpire-in-chief shall determine the base value of the hit ball.

7.13© when any base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter bunts or hits the ball within the infield, no run shall be allowed to score. If three runners were on the bases and the batter reaches first base safely, each runner shall advance to the base beyond the one they occupied at the start of the play except the runner on third base, which runner shall be removed from the base without a run being scored.

NOTE: See exceptions following this rule.

EXCEPTION: If at the conclusion of the play there is an open base, paragraphs (a) and ( will apply.

It was an infield hit - nobody is allowed to score.

[yawetag]

7.13 explicitly says "a violation by one baserunner shall affect all other base runners.

That's very understandable.

One question, though. Why don't they change ( to state: "when a base runner leaves the base before the pitched ball has reached the batter and the batter hits the ball into the outfield,"? This may alleviate some of the confusion. Since © implies only hits to the infield, it would stand to reason that (B) is for hits to the outfield -- unless I'm missing something.

[mstaylor]

c only pertains to a bases loaded situation, B covers any other runner combination.