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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)
Gentlemen,
Perhaps the following 2 case plays from the MLBUM will convince you that the defense does not lose its right to appeal if it throws the ball out of play in a "continuous action" appeal attempt:
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Now to me, it is obvious that in both of these plays the defense threw the ball out of play during a "Continuous action" appeal attempt and, according to the MLBUM, the defense still has the opportunity to appeal should the runner fail to complete his baserunning obligation while the ball is dead.
Clearly, according to the MLBUM, the defense has NOT lost its right of appeal.
JM
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Game, set, and match! I think this is enough evidence to prove the point, along with the definition of continuous action.
Nice work sleuthing through the MLBUM, JM!