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Originally posted by Rachel
With 2 outs and no one on the Tennesee batter hit a ball to the pitcher. The runner slid head first into first base and the throw beat her. Tennesee then went on to score 2 runs.
The officials are doing an excellent job. I know I've got a ways to go to work at that level.
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I saw that one also. The wife and I were watching the games while critiquing the umpiring crews (who all did very well IMO). On that play the F1 bobbled the ball before making a soft underhand toss to first base. We both said ooooh at the same time because even at full speed we both saw an out. Of course ESPN is gonna replay those a couple of times, and it was just as clear on the replays. I would bet that with the bobble/soft toss towards first, the umpire had already seen a safe in his mind before allowing the play to finish. I bet that is the only umpire to ever anticipate a call incorrectly!
I certainly haven't made that mistake yet this morning!