Fun fact! This bat-and-ball game's "balk" rule means runners get a free pass if the pitcher makes a "deceptive" motion Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
2. a ball used in playing baseball

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DECEPTIVE (adjective)
1. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
2. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently

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