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Old Sat Apr 22, 2006, 09:04am
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Originally Posted by rodan55
The protest is not upheld. The correct ruling was made. R1 scores, The tag on BR is the second out and R2 is the 3rd out on appeal, nullifying that run and the succeeding runner R1. As for ending the game due to darkness, that is correct. The game becomes official after 5 innings and since the visitors batted in the sixth and did not tie or go ahead, we have a ballgame.
Of course, you are assuming local rules. Championship play is nothing more than a suspension until the game can be resumed.
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