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Originally posted by Carl Childress
Here's the relevant MLBUM ruling to the play in question:
The umpire will initially award R1 home (two bases from his position at the time of the throw). But if the runner retouches first, the award becomes two bases from the time of the pitch. If after the ball becomes dead the runner touches third before returning to first, he is subject to appeal.
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Ok, what do you think?
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We've hashed this play around before (it always brings disagreement). I thought if he touches 3B after the ball has become dead, then he CAN'T return to retouch 1B. If they appeal, he is OUT, if they don't, he stays at 3B. OBR 7.10 b Approved Ruling
If R1 does not toucn 3B after the ball becomes dead, then he can retouch 1B when taking his award. J/R
I have never heard this MLBUM ruling where you award home then change it when runner retouches 1B. Is it new?