Tue Oct 02, 2007, 10:01am
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Originally Posted by MNBlue
Does MLB require a verbal appeal for missing home plate?
Meaning, maybe Holliday missed the plate, passed it, McClelland delays, calls safe, and is waiting for a verbal appeal for missing the plate.
I am completely ignorant of baseball protocol, so don't bash me too much!
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No: on plays at the plate, the umpire makes no signal until the runner is safe (touches the plate) or out. This is not an appeal play.
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