Batter swings at strike three, the ball is in the dirt and catcher blocks it. The runner advances, but PU sends him back to lst. I thought the ball would be live since it hit the ground and the catcher 1st. 199 Batter is out because first base is occupied with less than 2 outs. Ball remains alive.
Runners run at thier own risk.
I'm not a baseball umpire but last night, while watching the IN baseball tourney 1st round games, I saw an interesting play. Runner on 1st 1 out. Batter swings at strike three, the ball is in the dirt and catcher blocks it. The runner advances, but PU sends him back to lst. I thought the ball would be live since it hit the ground and the catcher 1st.