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Originally posted by chiquita
From my postion, third base line near third, it LOOKS like the shortstop tagged the runner back.
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I'm sorry, but I have to ask this question.
Why were you on the 3rd base line near 3B? Once R1 passes you to obviously score and you see the ball and runner coming toward 3B, the anticipation of a play should bring you inside the diamond for a play at 3B.
This also would put you in a better position to take R2 back to 2B as it occurred here. It also gives you a better look in case of a throw-back to catch the BR off of 1B.
The only reason a single umpire would stay on the line would be if R1 hesitated or did not proceed to score on the play, thus keeping you in a holding zone for a possible play at the plate.