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Old Tue Jul 15, 2008, 09:32pm
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Because the rule specifically instructs the umpire to use discretion in enforcing this rule taking into consideration it's purpose even during a live ball. If a ball is in left field and a runner removes her helmet crossing the plate, I'm not ruling the batter out as there was never any danger.

Being Devil's Advocate, if the ASA agrees with you, why did they not just make that statement instead of going through all the trouble they did below?
Simple. The play they mentioned got national attention by tugging at the heart strings. The play we're discussing has not (as of yet).
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