Tue May 26, 2009, 08:25pm
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Skunk in the Infield
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Originally Posted by archangel
Talked to my assignor today, he relayed what he heard on a FED sectional game, won by Dayton Fairmont over Cincy Elder, 1-0, when the Elder pitcher walked in the winning run,with 2 outs, bases loaded, to "end the game".
Seems the BR made it halfway to 1st, then stopped to celebrate with the team. F4 sees that, and goes over with the ball and touches 1st. Elder coach says run doesnt count- abandonment. One umpire had ruled out,BR finally touches 1st, the officials gather (supposedly look thru their rulebook, call state officials for opinions, finally rule safe, run counts.
Assignor says game was delayed 1 hr before final ruling.
Heres the Cincy article.
Elder loses 1-0 amid controversy | Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati.Com |
Apparently, the actions of the second baseman were not influential in this decision. This is not an appeal play. It falls under umpire judgement. The runner did not retreat past the plate during his celebration. The protest was denied after it was determined that a runner can only abandon the basepath after touching first base. Huh?
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Last edited by SAump; Tue May 26, 2009 at 08:37pm.
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