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Originally posted by PeteBooth
Originally posted by Lilblue612
Working the bases in a game played under Fed rules, the batter (with no outs and no runners on base) hits a ground ball between the first baseman and pitcher. My partner behind the plate, reacting to the sound of the ball hitting the bat, quickly calls a foul ball. However, he is suprised that despite the sound, the ball was obviously fair. Yet, because he had called "FOUL" so loudly, the batter-runner instantly returned to the plate. Thus, the defense easily retires the batter-runner at first. In discussion, my partner and I wondered if the play should stand, or if his accidental, incorrect calling of "foul" should allow the batter a fair (no pun intended) chance.
The applicable rule for FED is rule 10-2-3L
The UIC shall rectify any situation in which an umpire's decision that was REVERSED has placed either team at a disadvantage.
When B1 reacted to the call of FOUL (he returned to the plate), you CANNOT change to Fair because that would put the offense at a disadvantage.
Pete Booth
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PETER , Did you look at umpire.org thread, and how do you
feel you did not put the defensive team at an extreme disadvantage by them having to get four out's in this inning
the batter/ runner is never going to beat the throw ,
I am looking to see your thought's on this matter