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Originally Posted by CoachJM
tcarilli,
So, if an R1 takes off on the pitch, and the batter hits a fly ball to the F9, who catches it and throws to the F3, who tags the base prior to the R1 retouching, I assume you would rule "SAFE!" ??? (BTW, neither the F3 nor the F9 said anything.)
JM
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Not the same. Everyone in the park knows it's an appeal on the fly ball - it meets the
An appeal should be clearly intended as an appeal, either by a verbal request by the player or an act that unmistakably indicates an appeal to the umpire.
However, merely tagging a runner who has legally overrun first base is NOT an unmistakable act.