The coach would have been correct IF, in the umpire's judgment, the ball was INTENTIONALLY carried into dead ball territory.
Otherwise, the others are correct: one base from the moment the fielder stepped into dead ball territory.
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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