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Old Sun Jun 09, 2002, 10:48am
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Originally posted by Steve M
JWalker,
Two things to consider. Was the contact flagrant or malicious? If so, that's an out and likely an ejection. If it was not, then decide if the catcher voluntarily released her grip on the ball. If so, that's an out. If the release was not voluntary - as in trying to reach into the glove to remove the ball - runner is safe as along as the plate/base is touched.

Steve M
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Steve,

The contact need not be flagrant to call the out. When the defender has the ball or is about to receive the ball, it is the runner's responsibility to go under, around or over that defender to avoid running into him/her. If the runner fails to do this, the runner is out (8.8.Q). It is then the umpire's judgment to determine if it was flagrant which most likely would result in an ejection. Maybe two if the coach isn't having a particularly good day

As far as the tag goes, if the catcher still demonstrated control of the ball after losing contact with the runner, the runner is out.

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