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2007 ASA Case Play 8.8-13
With no outs and R1 on 3B, R2 on 2B, R3 on 3B, B4 hits the ball back to F1 who fields the ball and throws to F2 at the plate after R1 has crossed, but missed, home plate. F2 appeals to the umpire: (a) while R1 is returning to touch home plate, or (b) after R1 has returned and touched home plate.
Ruling: The run is considered to have scored unless appealed. In (a) R1 is out on appeal; in (b) the appeal is denied. (1-Appeal Play; 8-7C & I)
Example: runner passes home-missing the plate but diving back to touch, but not before the catcher (making no attempt to tag), yells the appeal while standing on home- I dont think Id honor the appeal, and rule Safe...
You'd be correct in OBR, which specifically excludes runners who are in the vicinity of the missed base and are attempting to return. ASA's rule is absolute and contains no exceptions. The moment the runner misses a base, the fielder can appeal.
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Last edited by greymule; Thu May 08, 2008 at 07:56pm.
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