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The runner would be safe if the ball passes by a fielder other than the pitcher, out if hit before the ball has past a fielder.

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Q: If a batted ball hits a base runner is the hitter safe or out?
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What is an rbi in softball?

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Base runner hit by batted ball?

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Does a batter get credit for hit if the batted ball hits a base runner?

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Is the base runner out if the Baseball is kicked by the base runner during play?

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Is the batter out or safe if a base runner gets hit by a ball?

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When a batted ball hits a runner?

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Is a base runner out when hit by a thrown ball?

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