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Originally posted by Gre144
This was girls softball but I believe the rule for infield fly is the same.
R1 and R2 on their respective bases with one out-infield fly is in affect. Batter hits a lazy pop fly between F2 and F5. Normally this would be a routine catch by F5. However, F2 and F5 call for the ball simultaneously causing them to both hesitate. Because of the hesitation by both players, the fly ball is no longer routine. F5 lunges for it but drops it. All runnes advance safely including the batter-runner.
Should have I called an infield fly? I chose not to do so because the defense, because of not playing the ball correctly, made a routine fly into a difficult play.
Thanks,
Greg
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Greg,
By your statement above, especially the portions that I
have underlined, I, and JMHO, feel you had an infield fly.
An infield fly should be called when the ball reaches its
highest point based on nearest player, and your description
indicates that problems occurred when the two infielders
incorrectly played the ball. (However, I really like Rich's
Keystone-cop Routine reply). You said because of the
hesitation by the two fielders the ball was no longer a
routine fly! The fact that they goofed does not change the
balls *routine fly* status.
glen