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Originally posted by oppool
But if you didnt rule obstruction because the 1st part is true then would you not rule the runner out at 3rd since he was tagged before reaching 3rd? Then eject runner for malicious contact if that was the case or if not nothing but the out and a warning?
Don
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Don,
You are correct, while focusing on F4 and the action there I forgot about the play at 3rd. Yes, if you did not rule obstruction, the runner put out at 3rd stays out. As far as the collision, if it was intentional, that player is done for the game.
I had a play earlier this year where the ball beat the runner big time. However, not only did the catcher muff it, but actually knocked the ball halfway to the pitcher. The problem I had was the runner trying to score had plenty of time to check up. Instead, he raised and crossed his arms and flattened the catcher.
Well, my call sorta went, "Time! Good news is that you score. The bad news is you're gone. Coach, I need a substitute."
More bad news, the team that was winning the game 9-2 in the 5th had no substitutes. "Sorry, coach, that's the game."