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Originally Posted by David B
Got a call today from another umpire with the following situation:
R2 (fast) and R3 (slow) with 2 outs. Defensive team has a time out for conference and the two runners switch.
There is a passed ball and R3 (now the fast runner) scores. The game continues for a few pitches when the defensive team realizes what has happened and protests.
What's the call?
Thought I'd post this just to get some feedback and to see which rules are suggested. I will post later what the umpires actually did right or wrong.
Thanks
David
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I don't think there is a rule or interpretation to cover this. So I would allow the run, because defense had an opportunity to complain even before the first pitch after the switch, and did not. I would then eject the offensive manager for unsportsmanlike conduct.