1986 New York Mets Shea Stadium Ground Rules for MLB Baseball
The page details the ground rules for the New York Mets, a Major League Baseball team, concerning Shea Stadium, their home ballpark since its opening on April 17, 1964. The publication outlines specific scenarios that dictate how play is managed under certain conditions. If a ball rolls under any part of the field boxes and becomes hidden, it results in a one-base advancement for baserunners on a throw from the pitcher. If an infielder makes a throw after the ball has been concealed, the advancement is two bases. When a ball contacts the side of the dugout, it is ruled as in play, whereas a ball that enters the dugout grants one base to baserunners. Additionally, a fair ball bouncing over the outfield fence results in a two-base advance.