If the batter gets a base hit, which would have scored the runner anyway, the run now becomes earned.

If a batter reaches first base because of offensive interference by a preceding runner ( including if a preceding runner is hit by a batted ball ), he is also credited with a hit.

If the ball hits the foul pole ( orange pole on the right ), the ball is fair and a home run is awarded to the batter

If the ball is hit into the backward area, the batter may not pass first post until the ball is returned to the forward area.

If, on the first or second good ball, a ball is hit into the foul ground, or the ball is hit but no running occurs, it is considered a ' dead ' ball and the batter or runners may not advance.

If a batter receives three bad balls then a ' walk-on ' is called and all runners advance one base.

If there are less than two batters out and runners on 1st and 2nd bases and the batter hits a pop fly in the infield, the batter is automatically out to prevent unfair play by the fielders.

If the batter leaves first, they are automatically out, if the bowler leaves first, the batter is not out.

If the ball is hit in an illegal area ( over the fence for example ) and the batter is given out then it is his / her job to retrieve the ball.

If there is no wicketkeeper, slips, or as in many backyard games, thick bushes, the batter can make several runs, while the bowler or the fielders run to retrieve it.

If a thick, spiky, spiderweb infested or otherwise inhospitable bush is located near the pitch, the batter ' slogs ' the ball into it, thus slowing the fielders.

If for instance a procedure for plain pancakes is mapped to blueberry pancakes, a decision is made to use the same basic batter and frying method, thus implicitly generalizing the set of situations under which the batter and frying method can be used.

) If three strikes are recorded against the batter, 2.

If the batter manages to hit the ball, all nine defensive players become active and use the ball in attempting to prevent the batter from reaching base and runners already on base from advancing or scoring.

If a player is listed in the starting lineup as the team's pitcher, but is replaced before facing an opposing batter, the player is credited with a game pitched but not a game started ; there have been instances in major league history in which a starting pitcher was removed before his first pitch due to an injury, perhaps suffered while batting or running the bases during the top half of the first inning.

If a runner scores in a squeeze play, the batter may be credited with an RBI.

If a batter bunts the ball and his bat hits the ball it is a dead ball even if on accident.

If the other runner is successfully put out for the third out, FC is recorded for the batter-runner regardless of whether he had already reached first base ( if the other runner was forced out, the batter is described as grounding into a force play ).

If the ball is thrown back to that base before the runner returns or tags up to go to the next base, the runner is out along with the batter for a double play.

If, for some reason, the runner on third base failed to touch home plate, then the other base runners, as well as the batter, would be ruled out when they stepped on home plate before the original runner on third.

If a fighter loses consciousness (" goes limp ") as a result of legal strikes, or does not immediately defend himself after a knockdown, he is declared knocked out.

If the cannonball is fired with sufficient velocity, the ground curves away from the ball at least as much as the ball falls — so the ball never strikes the ground.

" If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also ; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well ... Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

If the nose probe strikes between one of the cage armour slats, the warhead will function as normal.

If a fire strikes, the gorse flares up quickly.

“ If only there aren ’ t more strikes !”

If a bomblet strikes an armoured vehicle there is also a chance that the shaped charge will ( if used ) penetrate and disable the vehicle.

If the receiver strikes the ball before it crosses a sideline or takes a second bounce on his or her side of the playing surface, the service is considered good and no let is called.

If a fish strikes, the angler can pinch the line with the index finger against the rod handle and lift the rod tip, setting the hook.

If great care is not taken, the ship strikes the rocks and is wrecked.

If the insurgency continued " with DRV support, strikes against the DRV would be extended with intensified efforts against targets north of the 19th parallel.

If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also .” Luke 6: 27-29 ( NIV ) “ Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful .” Luke 6: 36 ( NIV ) “ Do not judge, and you will not be judged.

If it travels a certain distance with two mid-air strikes, the total point is doubled.

If the ray of light strikes a surface lower than this angle, it will leave the gem material instead of reflecting through the gem as brilliance.

If an agreement could not be reached, strikes would begin on 4 March 1989.

* If the wicket keeper moves any part of his person in front of the line of the stumps before either a ) the ball strikes the batsman's person or bat ; or b ) the ball passes the line of the stumps.

If at least one neutron from U-235 fission strikes another nucleus and causes it to fission, then the chain reaction will continue.

: If there ’ s a remedy when trouble strikes,

If the air stream strikes a curved " D " shaped lip, there will be slight turbulence created at the voicing mouth.

If the light is propagating in a material with a higher index of refraction than the material whose surface it strikes, then total internal reflection may occur if the angle of incidence is greater than a certain critical angle.

If protection fails or is absent, lightning that strikes the electrical system introduces thousands of kilovolts that may damage the transmission lines, and can also cause severe damage to transformers and other electrical or electronic devices.

" Lightning strikes the water and the second boy says, " If I had been in that water ...

If the ball strikes any part of the batsman's person ( not necessarily the leg ), and, in the umpire's judgement, the ball would have hit the batsman's stumps but for this interception, then the batsman is out.