In order to qualify for a single the batter must have hit (or [[bunt|bunted]]) the ball and run to first base before being tagged [[Out (baseball)|out]] or the ball is thrown to the first baseman (or other defending player) who steps on or otherwise touches first base. | In order to qualify for a single the batter must have hit (or [[bunt|bunted]]) the ball and run to first base before being tagged [[Out (baseball)|out]] or the ball is thrown to the first baseman (or other defending player) who steps on or otherwise touches first base. |