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A baseball player leaves home plate, runs around the bases and returns to home plate. Two masked men are waiting near home plate. Who are they?

Hint
Think about baseball.

Answer

The catcher and the umpire.

Explanation

The player has run around the baseball diamond and returned to home plate. The catcher wears protective equipment and mask, while the umpire may also wear protective equipment depending on the position and situation.

Step-by-Step Solution

Start at home plate.
Run to first, second and third base.
Return to home plate.
The catcher and umpire are associated with home plate.
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