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Runner from 2B hit by batted ball, not on the bag. 4-man infield.
Umpire ruled that b/c there was no infielder there with a chance to make a play on the ball, the runner was not out.......and the ball was live.
All infielders were in what you would consider "normal" position, so ball only was past the pitcher, but off to his side, and not touched by anyone before striking the runner, ball then rolled/deflected into shallow CF.
Everyone on the field (both teams) except the umpire assumed this was an out.
Any citation from the rule book that covers this would be greatly appreciated.
Umpire ruled that b/c there was no infielder there with a chance to make a play on the ball, the runner was not out.......and the ball was live.
All infielders were in what you would consider "normal" position, so ball only was past the pitcher, but off to his side, and not touched by anyone before striking the runner, ball then rolled/deflected into shallow CF.
Everyone on the field (both teams) except the umpire assumed this was an out.
Any citation from the rule book that covers this would be greatly appreciated.