Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Jared's blooper over the head of the short-stop puts him in scoring position.
Explanation:
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Concept/Approach
Find the option where the at-bat ends (out or on base), not one where the count simply changes.
Step-by-step reasoning
(A) Ball in play becomes a hit; batter reaches base → at-bat complete.(B) A single strike call does not end the at-bat unless it is strike three.(C) Swing-and-miss for one strike does not finish the at-bat unless strike three.(D) Count 2–2 indicates the at-bat is ongoing.
Verification/Alternative
End-state check: only (A) reaches an end-state (base runner).
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Final Answer
Jared reaches base; his time at bat is complete.
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