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Old Mon Mar 13, 2017, 12:07pm
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by CecilOne View Post
Is it possible he thought the BR missed the base?

Not that it matters, just wondering.
Well, if that's what he thought, then he still gave the wrong signal. When a BR misses first base but beats the throw, the "Safe" signal is proper. Then we just wait for the live ball appeal. But I know you know that...
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