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Originally Posted by CecilOne

My question then and still not clearly answered is about umpire latitude. USA Rules.
The difference between one and two is whether B4 passed R1 before or after the umpire judged the injury needed immediate attention.

In the ruling one version of the play, can the umpire judge that B4 was only out at home because of avoiding R1 and therefore should be awarded home?

In the ruling two version of the play, do you agree it seems either home or 3rd could be judged for R1, 3rd or 2nd for B4.

IOW, does an umpire have that much latitude in awarding bases on OBS, without a protest upheld?

"In my judgment..."

Judgment plays are not protestable. I know you know that.

So why the agita?