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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Actually, ASA 8.6 would only cover INT in a situation like this. We all know the INT ruled here is incorrect. I can find nothing in this rule which states that if the umpire rules a dead ball, all runners must return.
I have a feeling Merle just loaded the bases.
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I am certainly not a rules expert, however, I think the proper ruling would be to at least give the defence one out. In this case the runner on first was basically giving himself up, which was a smart move to avoid a double play. I think that loading the bases gives the offense a distinct advantage. They were willing to give up an out and I do not think they should be rewarded by a mis-call by an umpire. The runner on third is a HTBT situation.