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Originally posted by greymule
ASA Case Book, Play 8.6-53:
R1 on 3B, R2 on 2B, R3 on 1B, two outs, B4 hits a home run over the left field fence. After the ball is dead on the home run, B4 passes R3, who was holding up thinking the ball might be caught. Ruling: B4 should be called out the instant he passes R3. If any runners had scored prior to the out called on B4, they would count. This does not apply to the super, all men's major and all men's class A divisions. (8-6H; 8-8D; 5-5)
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The upper divisions are excluded because there is no requirement to run to or touch any bases on a HR. The ball is dead and all runners proceed directly to the dugout or team area.
Also, according to POE #37, the ruling would be incorrect. The first sentence states "Passing a runner occurs during a live ball." The play above specifically notes that the passing occured during a dead-ball period.
Oops!
[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on Sep 7th, 2002 at 09:38 AM]