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Originally Posted by jwwashburn
I understand it, LMan...I just don't agree with it. The guy sliding into 2nd base gets no award whatsoever and the guy going BACK to first gets a "MAJOR AWARD".
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The runner is only awarded the base he is going into when it is a steal play and the catcher does not throw. Any other fake tag situation, the umpire can use his discretion as to the awarding of bases. Case Book 8.3.2 SIT. E and 8.3.2 SIT B (for the previous post).