<P> In general, base running is a tactical part of the game with the goal of eventually reaching home to score a run . The goal of batting is generally to produce base runners, or help move base runners along . Runners on second or third base are considered to be in scoring position since a normal hit, even a single, will often score them . Part of the goal of a runner and a batter is to get the runner into scoring position . </P> <P> For any base running to occur, a batter must initially become a base runner . This happens when: </P> <Ul> <Li> he hits the baseball into fair territory and is not put out, </Li> <Li> he receives a base on balls, </Li> <Li> he is hit by a pitch, </Li> <Li> he hits into a fielder's choice, </Li> <Li> the defensive team commits an error that allows him to reach base, </Li> <Li> there is an uncaught third strike, or </Li> <Li> the catcher (or any other fielder) interferes with him . </Li> </Ul> <Li> he hits the baseball into fair territory and is not put out, </Li>

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