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Originally Posted by David B
What it sounds like to me the umpire is saying is that "if the slide is legal and contact is made, there is no penalty."
IOW, the R1 can slide into second as long as it meets all the criteria for a "legal" slide and it fits the rule as far as no pop ups, not past the bag etc.,
At least that what I'm reading into it.
Thanks
David
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The rule says "slide or attempt to avoid contact." If it's a legal slide, there can be legal contact.