[Eagle Eye]

I actually think the rule states that if 1st base is occupied then the batter is out even if the pitch was dropped. I may be wrong but 2 yrs ago that was the rule. The batter swung at strike 3, the catcher dropped the ball but there was a runner advancing to second, so by rule the batter is out because 1st base was already occupied.

Actually neither one of you is correct. The correct call was made even though it was mass confusion. You can run if there is two outs whether first base is occupied or not. Once the cardinal batter struck out he started back to the dugout which automatically gives himself up. Once he had started back to the dugout he is considered out and the inning is over and the ballgame. Not trying to get anything started but that is the rules. Just a great deal of confusion! :mad: