Quote:
Originally posted by Carl Childress
.- One umpire made a call: B1 wasn't hit by the pitch.
- Another umpire had information. He was sure B1 was hit by the pitch.
- Two umpires, in essence, had made different decisions on the play, but only Ford's decision had been "announced."
- After consultation among the umpires, the improper call (no HBP) was reversed and the proper call (HBP) was adopted.
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Four very enlightening lines above. And all are exactly applicable to the great Ruminant Play! and the classic, OUT er SAFE call at 1st on the pulled foot.
Just change the sitch.
BU makes call, OUT.
Another Umpire, standing at attention at 45 feet has information. (F3 was WAY off the bag)
Two umpires, in essense, have made different decisions on the play, but only ONE was announced.
After consultation, the improper call is reversed and the proper call (SAFE) is made.
Mike Branch
Member
EWS
with all due respect, of course.