Thread: Mendoza Balk?
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Old Sun Oct 17, 2004, 06:39pm
Rich Ives Rich Ives is offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gee
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"2) Runners on first and second, pitcher in set position. Runner bluffs going to third base and pitcher throws to third base. However, runner did not go. Ruling: Balk, pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 8.05(d)."
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Rich,

I've always had problems with that rule and I don't think 'bluffs' or "fakes" have ever been interpreted.

Most people know a fake when they see one. Take a few steps and stop.
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