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Originally Posted by NM FP Ump
I agree, we need more information, beginning with, where was the BR when the defense started the "appeal" about the BR never reaching first base? If she entered the dugout or other dead ball territory, then we have an out and the run doesn't score. If she was still near first base, then the defensive unit made a big mistake. They should have kept quiet until one of the runners entered the dugout.
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I'm unclear as to why you say we need more information. The OP states quite clearly the answer to the "more information" that you need. It says that the offense entered their dugout, and then the defense began the appeal (which wasn't really an appeal). You say "they should have kept quiet", but it quite clearly says that they did, and waited (smartly) until the BR actually entered the dugout.
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I am not sure what the PU and the BU talked about, but there must have been atleast 1 defensive player that left the field. In interpreting "left the field" I would have to have a player abandon their usual fielding position and enter foul territy; I would have to have F2 enter the dugout or dead ball territory.
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Please don't confuse the readers, or at least explain to us why you think ANYONE had to be left on the field. No need for interpretation or any convoluted determination as to which players went where... Nothing. By RULE (which most of us will ignore in a case exactly like this, but CANNOT ignore if it's specifically brought to our attention before we leave), this runner is OUT. Period. No appeal necessary - simply OUT the moment she steps in the dugout.
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But what about the contact with the 1B coach?
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No, not unless the coach specifically physically assisted the runner.