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Originally Posted by Big Slick
This play is not in the manual, but remember the 4 times the base umpire makes a call at third (USA/NFHS - my paraphrasing):
1. BR/trail runner/ last runner
2. First throw from an infielder after fielding batter ball
3. Steal of third
4. Ball that is thrown home, cut off, and thrown to third
I guess you could say it fits under a steal of third and the trail runner.
But look at it practically: on a PB, the ball is behind PU. Why would you make him look for it, and then avoid the throw to third, and then watching for a tag with the ball coming over his shoulder? Not a good position to be in for PU. Ergo, make this is the BU's call.
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But this wasn't really a "steal of third". It was subsequent to a steal of second. Check the USA umpire manual 4.B.1 (Page 37). Teebob quoted above.
BTW, though not suggested, I am not opposed to a PU safely moving to inside the diamond if possible to clear any area necessary for the defense to recover a loose ball.