What does “Ground Rule Double” mean?
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Definition: Ground Rule Double
Definition: A base award that grants the batter-runner two bases due to the ball leaving the field of play in fair territory (e.g., bouncing over the fence).
Rule/Context Note: The batter and all runners are awarded two bases from the time of the pitch. The ball is dead.
When It Matters: Scoring plays near the boundary, home run restrictions.
Interlinks: Dead Ball • Home Run • Out-of-Play
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Term:Ground Rule Double
Type:Glossary Term
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