Thread: missed tag play
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Old Sun Jun 05, 2005, 10:17pm
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Originally posted by Blue19
DG - its not often but it happens that we cant see everything and we have to use our best judgement. in this case the obvious call appeared to be 'out' b/c the 2nd baseman went right at him. whether he nicked him or not was very tough to see so i went with pure probability. better out then safe on a play like that...i think
Whatever senses you use, once you call him out, he is out, and don't invole the PU. It's bad umpiring to ask the PU for help on a call at 2B. He does not have a better view. Make the call and take whatever heat comes your way for those that don't agree.
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