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Lifted this issue from eteamz.
In the middle of a paragraph in POE33 E is a sentence that seemingly is not connected to any other sentence. Thus it has to stand alone, but a literal interpretation would negate the basic rules of the LBR.
The sentence is: "If a runner is moving towards a base, other than first base, when the pitcher receives the ball in the circle, that runner must continue towards that base, or be called out."
What happened to a runner being allowed a Stop? To then either go forward, or back?
Is this a timing issue? Of when the pitcher receives the ball (vs has possession of the ball)?
1. Suppose R1 on 3B; and R2 on 1B makes a casual attempt to steal 2B, hoping to draw a throw. Instead the ball is sent back to the pitcher. If R2 now stops - is she out?
2. Suppose B1 is walked and F2 holds the ball until B1 turns at 1B to go towards 2B. Now F2 throws to F1 - and B1 now has to go all the way to 2B or be called out?
3. Suppose R1 is off 2B, and F2, with the ball, fakes R1 back towards 2B. F2 throws to F1 who turns and looks at R1. R1 stops - and decides to continue back to 2B. OUT?
Do you think that any of the above are illegal actions? If not, then do you have any idea what the writers are trying to say with this sentence? Is there a particular action that they are suggesting is illegal.
WMB
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