Jul. 16—INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. The rule was ...

Perhaps a shortstop rushes a slightly off-the-mark throw after snagging a grounder deep in the hole, or a batter sprints hard to leg out a hit after his slow roller was scooped up in the infield.

The safety bag or double first base bag used in softball and college baseball will be required on high school baseball diamonds in Section V in 2027. Teams in the ...