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Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty
Why, according to Official Baseball Rules, would an umpire call a balk on this play?
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8.05a. I don't really care, but you asked. He's still a runner until he has scored, and he hasn't scored until the play is completed, as mentioned above. So he has violated 8.05a.
As soon as he fails to pitch, "TIME". Score the runner. Scored on the balk, officially speaking.