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Originally Posted by PeteBooth
That's NOT what Welpe is saying.
You do not UNSCORE a run by subsequent actions of the runner.
In this OP R3 crossed the plate but did not touch it, therefore, for scoring purposes, he is deemed to have "touched it" and score a run for his team UNLESS appealed.
The fact that R3 came back to touch the plate is irrelevant and in a way R3 has "tipped" his hand that he didn't touch it so the defense would be wise and appeal it.
Pete Booth
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Pete,
My response wasn't to Welpe, it was to mbyron when he said:
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When he returned to touch HP, his touch was legal but occurred after the 3rd out, when no run can score.
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I was just pointing out that a run CAN score after the 3rd out. Sorry if I was confusing.