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3. He has to throw him out at first. The batter is not just given first base.

Fri May 1, 2020, 11:27 AM

May 2020

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That’s why I love baseball. Why certain rules?

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Odd, but not out: Baseball's most bizarre rule [View all] Ohiogal May 2020 OP

That's very interesting. Thanks for posting Walleye May 2020 #1

Two rules that didn't last as long from the 1800s are CaptYossarian May 2020 #2

He has to throw him out at first. The batter is not just given first base. demosincebirth May 2020 #3