[wadeintothem]

I also would put runner at 2b.. its the only fair call.. there is no justification to allow the run.

That said.. for sake of discussion, i'm wondering if there is any justification to stick to your guns on the call.... here is why..

Were this an actual "appeal play" -- its too late once all the players left the field.

So heres what sound like happened.. or could have happened for sake of discussion.

Bad out - call.. coach signals runner to stay put.. defense calls all its players in.. D coach and runner stand around patiently waiting for all D players to leave field.. once the players left the field he sends the runner, calls time at 3b (one wonders why in this case he didnt just send her all the way home) . then appeals "hey blue, she dropped the ball".

Well tough crap.. make the "appeal" dont stand around waiting to gain advantage then make the "appeal" on the call.