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Quiz #2 Multiple Choice
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1. Runners on second(R2) and third(R3). Two outs. Batter(BR) is being given an intentional walk. During the intentional walk BR strides into an outside pitch and hits the ball foul with one foot on the ground totally outside the batters box. WHAT'S THE CALL?
Foul ball.
BR is out. Dead ball.
No pitch. BR is given a warning.
None of the above.

2. Batter(BR) hits a fair fly ball into deep right field over the right fielders(F9) head. F9 throws his glove at the ball and hits it. F9 gets to the ball and relays to third were the third baseman(F5) tags the BR out.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Good play. BR is out at third.
Dead Ball. Batter is returned to 2nd base. No outs are recorded.
Dead Ball. Batter is awarded 3rd base. No outs are recorded.
None of the above.

3. Count 0-2. Batter(BR) swings and misses at an inside pitch that also hits BR on the arm.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Dead ball. Hit by pitcher. BR is awarded 1st base.
Dead ball. Foul Ball. Count remains 0-2.
Dead ball. BR is out. Strike out.
None of the above.

4. Batter(BR) hits a ground ball that strikes the pitching plate(rubber) and bounces foul. The ball is first touched by the catcher(F2) in foul territory. F2 picks up the ball and throws it to the first baseman(F3) and beats the BR in a close play.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Good play. BR is out.
Dead ball. Foul ball. BR resumes his at bat.
No play. Do over.
None of the above.

5. A right handed batter(BR) has a count of 1 ball and 2 strikes (1-2). While the pitcher is in his motion to the plate the BR quickly moves to the other batter's box where he hits a clean single to right field.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Good play. BR remains at 1st.
Dead ball. Foul Ball. BR resumes his at bat.
Dead ball. BR is out.
None of the above.

6. Runner on 1st(R1). Pitcher(F1) is on the rubber getting his signs from the catcher. F1 accidentally drops the ball.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Dead ball. BALK. R1 goes to 2nd.
Dead ball. No pitch.
Live ball. Runner advances at his own risk.
None of the above.

7. Runners on 3rd(R3) and 1st(R1). Infield is playing at normal depth. Batter(BR) hits a ground ball to 2nd baseman(F4). Before F4 has a chance to make a play the ball strikes R1. R3 scores on the play.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Good play. Live Ball.
Dead ball. R1 is out. R3 is returned to 3rd. BR to 1B.
Dead ball. R1 is out. R3 scores.
None of the above.

8. No base runners. Batter(BR) has a count of 3-1. Pitcher delivers a ball that bounces before the plate, batter takes the pitch. The pitch strikes the catcher's shin guards and rolls into the dugout out of play.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Dead ball. BR is given 1st for the walk and awarded 2nd base for the ball going out of play.
Dead ball. BR is given 1st for the walk.
Dead ball. No pitch.
None of the above.

9. Count 1-2. A batted ball strikes the batter(BR) while he is in the batter's box in foul territory and rolls fair.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Dead ball. Foul ball. BR continues his at bat.
Dead ball. BR is out.
Fair ball.
None of the above.

10. Runners on 2nd(R2) and 1st(R1). No outs. Batter(BR) pops the ball towards 2nd base that the 2nd baseman can catch with ordinary effort. The pop fly strikes R1 who is standing on 2nd base and drops to the ground.
WHAT'S THE CALL?
Dead Ball. Infield Fly Rule. BR is out. R2 is out for having a live ball touch him.
Dead Ball. Infield Fly Rule. BR is out.
Dead ball. R2 is out for having a fair ball touch him. BR to 1st. R1 to 2nd.
None of the above.



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