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Originally posted by wadeintothem
Yes you did, you initally agreed with ed and wmb on applying 8.1.4.d on this hit.. ie immediate dead ball (no play at first etc).. to now you are saying " the umpire is going to need to render a judgment on the play"...
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Try addressing the full paragraph.
I think you need to reread the rule. This applies to a squeeze play or steal. Simply running on the pitch is neither. Like many other instances, the umpire is going to need to render a judgment on the play.
Yes, the umpire is going to have to render a judgment on whether the play is attempting to steal or just moving on the pitch. I don't believe this rule is as difficult as you seem to want to make it.