re: "U1 calls a balk on the pitcher for not having the ball and being on the rubber. Run scores on balk, game over, all hell breaks loose."
Per NFHS 5-1-3 balls is "dead" on the intentional walk.
Then, NFHS 5-1-4 making the ball "live".
Now, NFHS Case Book 5-1-4 Situation B:
B1 goes to first because (a) he is hit by a pitched ball,
After B1 has touched first, he steps off the base and F3 tags him by the use of the "hidden ball" trick.
Ruling: In (a), the runner is safe. The ball remains dead until held by the pitcher on his plate.
It would appear that on an intentional base on balls, that the same resulting ruling would apply!
But then, what do I know.....
Q. Was there a legal protest filed?????
Q. How experienced where the PU, U1 and the others?????
[Edited by Rog on May 24th, 2002 at 11:53 AM]
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