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For what its worth as a non expert.. I'll state
DC: she's running bases in reverse/she gave herself up
She left the base .. shes out.
OC: She never turned towards second, doesn't she get first automatically
She does not automatically get 1st. She could do any number of things to get put out.. including leave the 3 foot line, enter the dugout.. etc. It doesnt mean she can wander aimlessly about the ball park without fear of being put out. Another good thing she can do to get put out is exit 1st base and head towards home and get tagged.
I actually don't think the OC brought up a good point at all and would have ruled with you on this.
Just wondering how you guys explain that one to a coach, or if you give the runner "benefit of the doubt" in returning to first, or if you envoke "umpire put her in jeopardy" rule, or if you just pull something out of your netherregions and hope coach buys it.
I do not give them the benefit of the doubt. I stand firm on that call.. had she stood on the base and been confused and asked for a clarification as to whether she was out or safe, I would have gladly responded. If she decided to head towards the dugout, and got tagged, she's out.
Regarding the DC Coach.. I dont think the first part of his statement, running bases in reverse order, applies in this instance unless she actually touches a base in reverse order... The case as described by you is simply getting put out while off of first while the ball is in play.
We'll see what the experts think.. I wanted to state my thoughts to see how I do.
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