You make the call!

Runners on first and second, no outs. The batter hits a line shot toward second base, the umpire, standing about ten feet in front of second base, is unable to get out of the way and the ball hits him. What's the ruling?

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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

Interesting, I wasn't aware of that in front of the base rule.

WizardofOz · 26-30, M

@ChipmunkErnie lol...I was shocked also. I thought any time an ump was hit, the ball remains live.