Since we are telling stories of foul to fair
About 10 years ago, state tournament, there was a runner on 2nd and the batter hit a ball toward RCF. PU lost the ball for some reason and came up with a big "FOUL BALL". Well, Stevie Wonder was there and even he said, "That is some bad calling", somebody get the UIC.
The UIC awarded the BR 1B, but kept R1 on 2B. Yes, it is a compromise, but the fairest option available.
When the play was pushed up the chain to member of Nat Staff (without the applied resolution), his response was,"That's easy, place the batter on 1st and only push runners who are forced."
That is why UICs get the big bucks!
