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Originally Posted by David B
When I heard the original story this was I told them I would have done. The problem I have today is that I can't find it in any of my books.
So if anyone can come up with a rule to back it up I would appreciate it so I can let the umpires know if there is a solution.
In the original situation the umpires ejected the coach and the players, but allowed the run to score.
Thanks
David
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I would have trouble removing the run when the appeal is not made in a timely manner, i.e. before the next pitch. Even upon proper appeal, the run may be justified under the current rules of the game:
Reference: Page 330 of BRD 2006, Appendix A, Official Interp 324, Section 471 OBR The only penalty for illegal re-entry is removal of the offender from the game: All action in which the illegal substitute took part is legal.
Tough nuggies, but that's baseball. Of course the run could not factor in the results after completing the game under protest. If TD or LP is nearby, there is MLB front office support for removing the run 3 innings later. Though I would be cautious about making up rules under OBR 9.01c in this situation because I do not expect this to be in the list of rule changes for 2008.
