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Originally posted by nickrego
16 18 YRO HS Fall Ball, working alone (102 deg. 9 inning game).
R2 & R3
BR hits a grounder into center field.
I slide up the 3rd base line a little to cover a throw to 3rd on R2 (R3 scores easily). R2 rounds 3rd and is heading home. I turn to move back to the plate to find R2 running backwards in foul territory directly at me. I was able to avoid the collision and the runner scored without a throw home. Why R2 was back-peddling up the line when his dugout was on the 1st base side I will never know.
My question is, what if there had been a play on R3 at home and R2 had blasted into me and taken me out of the play, so that I did not see what happened at Home Plate ?
Safe or Out ? Interference ? Obstruction of Justice ?
I have had games where my partners have been taken out, but I was there to make the call. This is the first time I have come close to being taken out, and it got me to thinking about what I should do.
Thanks,
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102 degrees and you are working alone!? I would use this as an excuse to take off all the gear and work behind the mound to stay cool.
I certainly would not be running to third unless it was absolutely necessary.
Peter