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Originally posted by Rich Ives
My 2 cents
Was the obstruction called or is it just your opinion? I don't think it matters because, now that the ball is dead, he has to tag the base before he goes to third anyhow.
Even if you call him out for abandonment they can still appeal the miss.
Now, if any one of the infielders or the pitcher has not crossed the foul line, they can appeal.
"OK Coach - get your pitcher on the mound and we'll put the ball in play."
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Total agreement that the runner here needs to touch 1B since he has the opportunity to correct his error---even if the miss was intially caused by an obstruction. His unobstructed return attempt to 1B warrants his need to touch the base to eliminate appeal of the miss. The throw to 1B by F6 should not be considered an obvious appeal of a missed base since retiring BR after touching 1B could also be considered as a potential timing play to retire BR before R2 touches the plate.
The only other comment, Rich, is that I'd not in anyway consider an abandonment call under the game situation described. The scoring of the two lead runners with 2 out eliminates the need for BR to carryout acceptance of his reward.
Just my opinion,
Freix