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Well, I was hoping for a lot more discussion on ASA's slant and rule book wording.
Greymule picked up on what I stated and his reasoning is very sound to the point that I believe I could support such a call. Actually, I thought it was a good question and it was a good demonstation of the differences in the way rules books approach similar plays.
However, even though the wording and reasoning from case plays are not specific concerning the play at hand would support my, or greymule's, angle on the play, ASA's National Staff probably would not. After having a discussion this weekend is a member of the staff, once the runner is afforded the opportunity to advance without liability to be put out, s/he is just as well be considered to have scored (assuming the runner actually touches the plate).
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