Baseball Trivia (General)/Baseball hits

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Hey Steve,

I was having a debate with my friend about this question...how many hits can you have in one inning without scoring a run?  

Please help us settle the debate.

Thanks.

Billy

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The first two batters each get a hit, but are thrown out on the bases. The next three batters also get hits (the total is now 5), loading the bases.

The next batter hits the ball, but it touches one of the runners. The batter is credited with a hit (#6), but the runner is out, making three outs in the inning, with six hits, without a run scoring.  

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