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Author's Note:How many ways can a batter reach first base?
Fresh off a Major League Baseball game, only the second I've viewed from the stands in my lifetime, this was a great article to research. I thought I understood (mostly) the rules of baseball, having watched dozens of rec league games. I was surprised to learn how many different ways there were to reach first base and, trust me, I'll be watching more closely to see if I can catch these rules in action.
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