Batter is just nipped at first base on a very close play as the first baseman stretched to take the throw for the out. USA.

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Batter is just nipped at first base on a very close play as the first baseman stretched to take the throw for the out during a high school baseball game. In the background the first base coach watches the result of the play.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty - Sports Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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