In which section are rules for handling a live-ball situation affecting baserunners explained?

• A. Base Running, Interference, and Obstruction
• B. Pitching, Substitutions, and Batting Order
• C. Scoring, Umpires, and Time
• D. Fielding, Equipment, and Safety

Answer: (A)

Base running rules, along with interference and obstruction, govern how baserunners are handled when the ball is live. This section covers how runners may advance or be put out during plays in which the ball is in play, what constitutes legal or illegal actions by runners, and how penalties are applied if a fielder interferes with a runner or a runner obstructs a fielder. It also clarifies situations like running inside the baseline, appeal plays, and the treatment of runner advancement on batted balls.

This is distinct from the other sections because those cover different aspects of the game—pitching, substitutions, and batting order; scoring decisions and umpire procedures; and fielding, equipment, and safety.