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Old Tue Mar 20, 2007, 03:19pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Andy
I remember this question coming up on McGriff's several years ago....My response was to kill the play, award appropriate bases, and go from there. I was corrected (by Mike, I believe) and told that the rules (ASA) do not allow me to kill a live ball in this situation. I don't have the book handy to look for a reference right now. Perhaps one of the long time board regulars may remember and comment.....
ASA 10.4.E-H

More or less, the umpire can only suspend play during a live ball due to an injured player which needs medical attention.
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