Baseball Situations and Rules

In a crucial moment, Darren Ruff pinch hits with bases loaded and no outs, but pops up, leading to an infield fly rule call. Despite the ball dropping, Cesar Hernandez scores, and Oduble Herrera is tagged out at third, causing confusion. The third base umpire, Will Little, called the infield fly rule even though the ball was in the outfield. The batter is out, and there are no force outs. Herrera runs to third at his own risk and is tagged out. Umpires confer and confirm the call.

What situation was Darren Ruff facing when he came to bat?

• Runner on first with one out

• Bases loaded with two outs

• Bases empty with two outs

• Bases loaded with no outs

What was the result of the infield fly rule being called?

• The batter was safe at first

• The batter was awarded a walk

• The batter was out, and runners could advance at their own risk

• The batter was out, and runners had to return to their bases

Why was there confusion after the infield fly rule was called?

• The ball was hit into the dugout

• The ball was dropped, and a runner was tagged out

• The ball was hit into the stands

• The ball was caught by the outfielder

What did Oduble Herrera do after the ball dropped?

• He stayed at second base

• He ran home and scored

• He ran to third base and was safe

• He ran to third base and was tagged out

What was the final decision made by the umpires?

• The batter was awarded a home run

• The infield fly rule was overturned

• The call was confirmed, and the batter was out

• The game was paused for review