Maximum number of hits in a half inning without a run scoring is six . Second batter singles. Third batter singles.
Fourth batter hits a fair ball which strikes the runner coming down from third base.
Fifth batter singles, but the ball strikes the runner at third in fair territory. Three outs on six hits and no runs. There were 77 responses distributed as in the figure to the right. Full Marks to a Sharp-Eyed Reader. Little Leaguers Take Note.