Thread: "Leaving Early" (pitch) to pull up socks
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Old Thu May 25, 2006, 01:35pm
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Originally Posted by WestMichBlue
I would not. I don't think that breaking contact with the base is the same as leaving early, WRT the intent or spirit of the rule. I see runners breaking contact all the time, as they get up after sliding, or to change or re-adjust their feet, etc.

WMB
Right, no call even by me, and if I mentioned it to the coach it would be after the game.
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