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... consecutive hitting streaks to be specific. A consecutive streak shall not be terminated if the plate appearance results in the base on balls, hit batsman, a defensive obstruction or a sacrifice bunt. In this case a sacrifice fly shall terminate the streak. Under similar condition the streak shall be terminated if the player has a sacrifice fly and no heat. Thirdly a consecutive game playing streak shall be extended in the event that the player plays one half inning of defense. Finally all the performances in the completion of a suspended game shall be considered as taking place on the original date of the game.
The Rules of America's Pastime :Introduction on Origin of Baseball rules
Harvey (1994) observes that first base balls started in the mid-1800. It was literally brought to life by the famous Ohio Village Muffins and The Diamond Ladies Base Ball Club. These two teams were organized by the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) and it is worth noting that they played without gloves since they were not invented by then.
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The Rules of America's Pastime :Introduction on Origin of Baseball rules Harvey (1994) observes that first base balls started in the mid-1800. It was literally brought to life by the famous Ohio Village Muffins and The Diamond Ladies Base Ball Club. These two teams were organized by the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) and it is worth noting that they played without gloves since they were not invented by then. The two teams played matches around the state including on special events. There was a group of New Yorkers who worked to found the Knickerbockers Base Ball Club and also wrote the first set of rules. However other base ball clubs quickly followed and came up with codes which they felt represented them. To that point a need for uniformity and control arose thus the National Association of Base Ball players was formed. The main objective was to standardize the game. In the early days Base Ball was perceived to a game for the wealthy but with time it found its way into the other social circles. As a result anyone could play the game for instance one community against the other. Like the die hard fans ...... consecutive hitting streaks to be specific. A consecutive streak shall not be terminated if the plate appearance results in the base on balls, hit batsman, a defensive obstruction or a sacrifice bunt. In this case a sacrifice fly shall terminate the streak. Under similar condition the streak shall be terminated if the player has a sacrifice fly and no heat. Thirdly a consecutive game playing streak shall be extended in the event that the player plays one half inning of defense. Finally all the performances in the completion of a suspended game shall be considered as taking place on the original date of the game.
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