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the ball is thrown away and goes into the dugout. i'm not going to allow them to appeal again. i haven't investigated this, i'm just thinking like i would in a game situation. that is the exact argument i would give when the skipper comes out to see why i won't let him appeal. this is subject to protest if you'd like.
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From the OP
R1 is standing on second base when the ball went into DBT
You as an umpire do the following:
1. TIME as soon as the ball enters DBT
2. I would point to the runner and say Number 23 Home (assumption is that since R1 was stealing he had achieved second base at the TOT)
Now as an umpire we simply observe. R1 now R2 goes on to touch third and now touch home. He did not correct his base running mistake
After the PU puts the ball back into play F1 throws to F3 and appeals that R1 left early.
Why would you not allow the defense to appeal? Just because the defense erred on their throw to F3 doesn't relieve the runner of their base running responsibilities.
Pete Booth